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The Great Escape — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “The Great Escape”
Free karaoke for "The Great Escape" by P!nk: 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 Bb, 76 BPM.
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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,
some day,
yeah.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (11)
- What key is "The Great Escape" by P!nk played in?
- The Great Escape is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Great Escape"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Great Escape" 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 "The Great Escape"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Great Escape"?
- "The Great Escape" was originally performed by P!nk. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Great Escape"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Cm, Eb, F, Fsus4, Gm, Gm7.
- What other songs by P!nk can I play here?
- Try "RUNAWAY", "TRUE LOVE", "LONG WAY TO HAPPY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Great Escape" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Great Escape" by P!nk. 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 "The Great Escape" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "The Great Escape" 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.
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