About “Sort Of”

Why does "Sort Of" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Sort Of".

What key is "Sort Of" by Ingrid Michaelson played in?

Sort Of is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sort Of"?

The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Sort Of" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.

Can I download sheet music for "Sort Of"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Sort Of"?

"Sort Of" was originally performed by Ingrid Michaelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Sort Of"?

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

What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?

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

Is this real sheet music for "Sort Of"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Sort Of".

Can I see all the notes in "Sort Of"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 180 BPM.