What key is "The Great Escape" in?

"The Great Escape" by P!nk is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The Great Escape" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "The Great Escape" 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 "The Great Escape"?

This arrangement of "The Great Escape" uses 7 chords: Bb, Cm, Eb, F, Fsus4, Gm, Gm7.

How long does it take to learn "The Great Escape" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by P!nk can I play here?

Try "RUNAWAY", "TRUE LOVE", "LONG WAY TO HAPPY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Bb)I can un der (Gm)stand how, when the (Bb)edg es are rough

and they (Bb)cut you (Gm)like they’re ti ny sliv ers of (Gm)glass,

and you’ve re treat ed and you (Cm)feel too much,

like and you (Eb)don’t know (Cm)how long you’re gon na last.

But ev ’ry one you (F)know

is try in’ to (Eb)smooth it (Bb)o ver,

(Eb)find a way to (Bb)make the hurt go a way.

But (Bb)ev ’ry one you (F)know

is try in’ to (Bb)smooth it o ver like you’re (Bb)Ev ’ry one to scream a un der wa (F)ter.

But I But (Eb)I won’t let you make the (Bb)great

(F)es (Eb)cape; I’m nev er gon na (Eb)watch you check ing (Bb)out (Fsus)of (F)this (Eb)place.

I’m not gon na lose you, ’cause the (Bb)pas sion and the (F)pain

are gon na (Bb)keep you a (F)live some day,

gon na (Eb)keep you a live some day.

I (Bb)feel like I der (Gm)could my fist in (Bb)front of your face

and you (Bb)would n’t (Gm)flinch, or e ven feel ers a (Gm)thing;

and you’ve re treat ed to your (Cm)si lent cor

like you de (Eb)cid ed (Cm)the fight was o ver for

But ev ’ry one you (F)know

is try in’ to (Eb)smooth it (Bb)o ver,

(Eb)find a way to (Bb)make the hurt go a way.

Yeah, (Bb)ev ’ry one you (F)know

is try in’ to (Bb)smooth it o ver like you’re (Bb)Ev ’ry one to needs a they can fall (F)through.

But I But (Eb)I won’t let you make the (Bb)great

(F)es (Eb)cape; I’m nev er gon na (Eb)watch you check ing (Bb)out (Fsus)of (F)this (Eb)place.

I’m not gon na lose you, ’cause the (Bb)pas sion and the (F)pain

are gon na (Bb)keep you a (F)live some day,

gon na (Eb)keep you a live some day.

I (Bb)keep you a (F)live some day,

they’re gon na keep you a live some day.

Oh, ter ri fied (Gm)of the dark, but not if (Bb)you go with (Gm)me.

And I won’t need a (Gm)pill to make me (Bb)numb.

And I (Eb)wrote the book on (Cm)run nin’,

but that (Eb)chap ter of my life will soon be done.

Ah, (F)I’m the king of the (Eb)great

es (F)cape.

You’re not gon na watch me check ing (Eb)out (Bb)of this (F)place.

You’re not gon na lose me, ’cause the (Eb)pas sion and (Bb)pain

are gon na (Eb)keep us a (Bb)live some day.

Yeah, the pas sion and the pain

are gon na (Eb)keep us a live

some day,

yeah.

The Great Escape by P!nk

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Great Escape”

What key is "The Great Escape" in?: "The Great Escape" by P!nk is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Great Escape" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Great Escape" 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 "The Great Escape"?: This arrangement of "The Great Escape" uses 7 chords: Bb, Cm, Eb, F, Fsus4, Gm, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "The Great Escape" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by P!nk can I play here?: Try "RUNAWAY", "TRUE LOVE", "LONG WAY TO HAPPY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.