Other arrangements of Opening Up
Pick a learning view.
The day starts like the rest I’ve seen, an oth er (Dmaj7)car bon cop y of where I’ve al read y been.
Days keep com in’, one out, one in, they keep (Gsus2)com in’.
I don’t know what I wish I had, but there’s (Dmaj7)no time now for think in’ things like that.
I’ve got (Am)too much to do.
(Too much to do.) We’ve got (G)too much to do.
Too much to do.
(D)O pen ing up,
let tin’ the day
in.
(D)Pour you a cup
and say, “Hel lo, how ya been?” Look in’ a round,
see in’ the same
things,
it’s (D)com fort ing how
some things nev er change, nev er change, nev er change, do they?
I would n’t call this place a hap py end, but I’ve been round the block and just came back a gain.
Could be worse, so make it work, no place is per (G)fect.
Hey,
I’m no good in the out side world, be cause I (F#m7)feel too much and find it u sual ly hurts.
(Am)I like the way most of the days look ex (G)act ly the same.
(D)O pen ing up,
ev er y day
starts
(D)o ver a cup
served with, “Hel lo, how ya been?” Wel come it in
what ev er the day
brings.
(D)More of the same things.
Check the clock, tick, tick tock, don’t stop, serve with a smile.
Hur ry up, fill the cof (D)fee cup, and then in a while, take a breath when you need to be re mind ed that with (G)days
(E)like these,
we can (F#7)on ly do the best we (Bm)can.
And (Gm)do it all a gain.
It’s the heart beat,
the cen ter,
the life line
you en ter.
It’s the heart beat,
(Heart beat.) the cen ter,
(Cen ter.) the life line (The life line.) you en ter.
It’s the heart beat,
(Heart beat.) It's the cen ter,
(Cen ter.) the life line (The life line.) you en ter.
nev er change, nev er change, nev er change, they nev er change.
Opening Up — Simple Sheet Music
"Opening Up" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 160 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Opening Up”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Opening Up"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Opening Up" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Opening Up is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Opening Up"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Opening Up" 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 "Opening Up"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Opening Up"?
- "Opening Up" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Opening Up"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, Am, Am9, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dmaj7, +9 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Opening Up". Key of D, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.