Other arrangements of Roots Before Branches
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Roots Before Branches" by Glee Cast 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 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”
- Can I learn "Roots Before Branches" 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 "Roots Before Branches" with hands-separate practice in A at 60 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Roots Before Branches"?
- 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 "Roots Before Branches" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Roots Before Branches"?
- 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. "Roots Before Branches" is in the key of A at 60 BPM.