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(D)Sug ar, but ter, flour.) My hands pluck the things I know that I’ll need.
I’ll take the (D7)sug ar and but ter from the pan try.
I add the (G)flo ur to be gin what I am hop ing to start, and then it’s (Gm6)down with the rec i pe and bake from the heart.
(D)What’s in side,
ev ’ry one wants to know (D7)what’s in side.
And I’ve al ways told them,
but I
feel (Gm6)some thing needs to change.
You wan na know (D)what’s in side?
I could tell you if I (D7)was n’t hid ing.
My whole life is in here,
in this kitch en, bak ing.
What a mess I’m mak (Sug ar, but ter, flour.
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What's Inside — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"What's Inside" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 106 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “What's Inside”
- Why does "What's Inside" 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 "What's Inside".
- What key is "What's Inside" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- What's Inside 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 "What's Inside"?
- The arrangement plays at 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What's Inside" 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 "What's Inside"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What's Inside"?
- "What's Inside" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "What's Inside"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, D, D7, G, Gm6.
- 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 this real sheet music for "What's Inside"?
- 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 "What's Inside".
- Can I see all the notes in "What's Inside"?
- 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 106 BPM.