What key is "Roots Before Branches" in?

"Roots Before Branches" by Glee Cast is in the key of A with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Roots Before Branches" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Roots Before Branches" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Roots Before Branches"?

This arrangement of "Roots Before Branches" uses 11 chords: A, B, Bm, Bsus4, D, Dmaj7, Dsus2, E, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Roots Before Branches" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?

Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(A)Hey,

yeah, hey.

So (F#m)man y things to do and (F#m7)say

but (F#m)I can’t seem to find my (F#m7)way, but I (Dsus2)wan na know how.

I (F#m)know I’m meant for some thing (F#m7)else,

but (F#m)first I’ve got to find my (F#m7)self, but I my (Dsus2)don’t on know how.

There’s al ways Oh, a (Bm)why do I reach for the stars

when I don’t have (D)wings

to car ry me that far?

Got ta have (Dmaj7)roots

be fore (F#m)branch es,

to (Dmaj7)know who I am be fore I (A)know who I (E)wan na be.

And (Dmaj7)faith

to take (F#m)chanc es

to (Dmaj7)live like I see

a (Bm)place in this (E)world

for me.

(F#m)Ooh.

Hey.

(F#m)Some times I don’t wan na (F#m7)feel

but (F#m)and for get the pain is (F#m7)real; put my (Dsus2)head in the clouds.

I (F#m)start to run and then I (F#m7)fall,

but (F#m)think ing I can’t get it (F#m7)all with out my (Dsus2)feet on the ground.

There’s al ways Oh, a (Bm)seed do be fore there’s a rose.

The more that it (D)rains,

the more ry I will grow.

Got ta have (Dmaj7)roots

be fore (F#m)branch es,

to (Dmaj7)know who I am be fore I (A)know who I (E)wan na be.

And (Dmaj7)faith

to take (F#m)chanc es

to (Dmaj7)live like I see

a (Bm)place in this (E)world

for me.

(F#m)Ooh.

Hey.

(Bm)place in this (E)world

for me.

(F#m)Oh.

What ev er comes, I know how to (E)take it, learn to be strong; I won’t have to (B)fake it.

Oh, you’re un der (F#)stand ing.

Oh,

but we can come and do what’s best, roam in north and south, east and west,

but I’ll

(B)still be stand (E)ing.

(F#m)I’m stand (E)ing, if I have (Dmaj7)roots

be fore (F#m)branch es,

to (Dmaj7)know who I am be fore I (A)know who I’m (E)gon na be.

And (Dmaj7)faith,

oh, to take (F#m)chanc es

to (Dmaj7)live like I see

a (Bm)place in this (E)world...

(Bm)place in this (E)world

for (F#m)me.

Oh.

I’ve got to have (F#m)roots

be fore (A)branch es.

(F#m)Oh,

(E)yeah.

Roots Before Branches by Glee Cast

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Roots Before Branches”

What key is "Roots Before Branches" in?: "Roots Before Branches" by Glee Cast is in the key of A with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Roots Before Branches" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Roots Before Branches" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Roots Before Branches"?: This arrangement of "Roots Before Branches" uses 11 chords: A, B, Bm, Bsus4, D, Dmaj7, Dsus2, E, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Roots Before Branches" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?: Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.