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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"What's Inside" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What's Inside"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "What's Inside". Key of D, 106 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


