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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Roots Before Branches" 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 A, 60 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 “Roots Before Branches”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Roots Before Branches"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Roots Before Branches". Key of A, 60 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.