What key is "Sort Of" in?

"Sort Of" by Ingrid Michaelson is in the key of D with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Sort Of" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Sort Of" 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 "Sort Of"?

This arrangement of "Sort Of" uses 10 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Dmaj7, Em, Em7, G, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Sort Of" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?

Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D)Ba by, you’ve got the sort of (D)hands to rip me a part.

And (D)ba by, you’ve got the sort of (D)face to start this old heart.

But your eyes are warn ing me, this ear ly morn ing, that my love’s too big for you, my love.

(D)Ba by, you’ve got the sort of (D)laugh that (Gsus2)wa ters me and (D)makes me grow tall and strong and (D)proud and (Gsus2)flat tens me.

I find you (Em7)stun ning, but you are (Gsus2)run ning me down.

My love’s too big for you, my love.

And (Em7)if I was (D)strong er, then I would tell you no.

And (Em7)if I was (D)strong er, then I will leave this show.

And (Em7)if I was (D)strong er, then I would up and go, (Em)but here I (D)am,

(G)and here we (A)go a gain.

(D)Ba by, you’ve got the sort of eyes that (Gsus2)tell me tales that (D)your sort of mouth just will not (D)say.

The truth im pales, that you don’t (Em7)need me, but you won’t (Gsus2)leave me.

My love’s too big for you, my love.

(Gsus2)Oh.

My love’s too big for you, my love.

And

(Dmaj7)Tell me what to do

to (A7sus4)take a way the you,

(D)take a way the you,

(A)take a way the you.

(Take a way the you.

Take a way the you.

if I was (D)Take a way the you.

would tell (A)Take a way no.

the you.

if I was (D)Take a way the you.

will leave (A)Take a way show.

the you.) if I was (D)strong er, then I would up and go, (Em)but here I (D)am,

(G)and here we go a gain.

Sort Of by Ingrid Michaelson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Sort Of”

What key is "Sort Of" in?: "Sort Of" by Ingrid Michaelson is in the key of D with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Sort Of" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Sort Of" 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 "Sort Of"?: This arrangement of "Sort Of" uses 10 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Dmaj7, Em, Em7, G, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Sort Of" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?: Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.