What's Inside

by Sara Bareilles
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)(Sug ar.)

(Sug ar.)

(Sug ar, but ter.) (Sug ar, but ter, flour.

Sug ar, but ter, flour.

(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.

Sug ar, but ter, flour.

Sug ar, but ter, flour.)

What's Inside — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "What's Inside" by Sara Bareilles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 106 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “What's Inside”

Can I learn "What's Inside" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "What's Inside" with hands-separate practice in D at 106 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "What's Inside"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "What's Inside" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "What's Inside"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "What's Inside" is in the key of D at 106 BPM.