Roots Before Branches

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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Roots Before Branches" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 60 BPM.

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About “Roots Before Branches”

What key is "Roots Before Branches" by Glee Cast played in?: Roots Before Branches is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Roots Before Branches"?: The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Roots Before Branches" 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 "Roots Before Branches"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Roots Before Branches"?: "Roots Before Branches" was originally performed by Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Roots Before Branches"?: This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, B, Bm, Bsus4, D, Dmaj7, Dsus2, E, +3 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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