Sweet As Whole

by Sara Bareilles
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Lyrics

Some times I can be per fect ly sweet; got this (Eb)sug ar y me all stuffed up in my sleeve.

And I’ll talk of po nies and rain bows and things and I’m (Db)just who you want me to be.

But like most crea tures down here on the ground, I’m com (Eb)posed of the el e ments mov ing a round.

And I grow and change and I shift and I switch, and it (Db)turns out I’m ac tu ’lly kind of a bitch.

But (Eb)that on ly hap pens when I get pro voked by some (Bbm)piece of shit ass hole we all sad ly know.

And I sit and I write while re mind ing you all that mean (Db)songs are still bet ter than go ing post al.

And that guy’s an ass hole.

That girl’s a (Eb)bitch.

Ba by, it’s (Bbm)nat ’ral;

no get ting a (Db)way from it.

So sing it out (Ab)with me

and then let it (Eb)go.

(Bbm)Fuck that guy; he’s (Eb)just an ass

hole.

Oh, ass hole,

ass (Bbm)hole,

ass (Eb7)hole.

I (Ab)see I’ve sur prised you with some of my words, and I (Eb)know that sur pris es, while fun, still can hurt.

And I hate to think that I’ve ru ined the day of the (Db)Dick and the Queen of the high horse pa rade.

But I’m sick and tired of your poi son ous ways.

You’re a (Eb)tox in wast ing per fect ly good space.

And I say what I think ’cause it’s (Db)more ec o nom ic than (Eb)drugs or a drink.

That guy’s an ass (Eb7)just an ass

hole.

And I won’t let him in,

un der my (Bbm)skin.

You’re a sad sack of shit;

it’s pa (Eb)thet ic.

Just a fes ter ing sore

who will nev er be more

than that if I don’t (Eb)let it.

And that guy’s an ass hole.

That guy’s an ass hole.

That girl’s a bitch.

That girl’s a bitch.

Ba by, it’s (Bbm)nat ’ral; Ba by, it’s nat ’ral; no get ting a (Eb)way no from it.

a way So from sing it out (Ab)with me Sing it out with me, and then let (Eb)it go.

then let it go.

(Bbm)Fuck that guy; he’s (Eb)just an ass

hole.

ass (Eb)hole,

ass (Bbm)hole,

ass (Eb)hole.

Ooh,

ooh, an (Ab)ass hole.

(Bbm)Fuck that guy; he’s (Eb)just an ass

hole.

Sweet As Whole — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Sweet As Whole" by Sara Bareilles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Sweet As Whole”

What key is "Sweet As Whole" by Sara Bareilles played in?
Sweet As Whole is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sweet As Whole"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sweet As Whole" 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 "Sweet As Whole"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sweet As Whole"?
"Sweet As Whole" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sweet As Whole"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bbm, Cm, Db, Eb, Eb7, Ebaug, Fm, +1 more.
What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Sweet As Whole" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sweet As Whole" by Sara Bareilles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Sweet As Whole" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Sweet As Whole" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.