Morningside

by Sara Bareilles
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Lyrics

I’m not scared of you now,

or so I say.

There’s (Eb5)no rea son to (F5)run,

al though I (Eb5)may.

I’m not (Cm)as sure (Eb)as (F9)I seem;

(Cm)this much (Cm)I (Eb)know.

What does (Cm)it mean (Eb)when you (F9)leave

and I fol (Cm)low?

I could try to for what you do when I you get (Abmaj7)through to me, but then you do it (Eb)o ver a gain.

I (Eb)could rage like a fire and you’d bring (F#)rain I de sire till you (Fm7)get to me on my morn ing side.

(Cm7)Oh,

yeah, yeah,

(Eb)yeah.

I keep (Eb)my dis tance, I (F9)tried;

no use, (F9)no.

But (Eb)no mat ter the (F9)miles,

I’m (Eb)back to (F9)you.

I could try to for get what you do when I let you get you (Abmaj7)through to me, but then you do it (Eb)o ver a gain.

I (Eb)could rage like a fire and you’d bring (F#)rain I de sire till you (Fm7)get to me on my morn ing side.

Let (Eb)me down, you say nev er; ba by blues, don’t you ev er.

I’m (Abmaj7)used to be ing one with the mis (Eb)for tune to find af ter noons run for cov er and full moons just won der what it (Fm7)looks like here on my morn ing side.

Look back;

don’t you dare let me start to do that.

I don’t care if the things that I (Ab)have

on ly make me a fraid (Bb)to (Ebmaj9)lose.

(Ebmaj7)I need to let go.

Need (Ab5)to want to keep (Cm7)let ting you know

that we both have a rea son to fol low.

Long as we let (Bb)this (Eb)lead, I’m (Absus2)bare ly (Abm)breath

ing.

(B)I try

Woh,

(Yeah, woh,

yeah, woh,

yeah.

woh, woh.

Woh,

Yeah, woh, woh, yeah, woh, woh, yeah.)

yeah.

(Cm7)Woh,

yeah.

Morningside — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Morningside" by Sara Bareilles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Morningside”

Can I learn "Morningside" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Morningside" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 120 BPM.
What key is "Morningside" by Sara Bareilles played in?
Morningside is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Morningside"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Morningside" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Morningside"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Morningside"?
"Morningside" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Morningside"?
This arrangement uses 20 chords: Ab6, Abm, Abmaj7, Abpow, Absus2, Bb, Bdim7, C, +12 more.
What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Morningside"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Morningside" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Morningside"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Morningside" is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.