Sort Of

by Ingrid Michaelson
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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.

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.

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Sort Of" by Ingrid Michaelson 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 D, 180 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Sort Of

Can I learn "Sort Of" 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 "Sort Of" with hands-separate practice in D at 180 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sort Of"?
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 "Sort Of" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Sort Of"?
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. "Sort Of" is in the key of D at 180 BPM.

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