What key is "Winter Song" in?

"Winter Song" by Sara Bareilles is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 77 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Winter Song" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Winter Song" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Winter Song" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?

Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

This is my win (C)ter song (F)to you.

The storm is com ing soon; it rolls in from the (Dm)sea.

(Dm)My voice, a bea (C)con in (F)the night.

My words will be your light to car ry you to (Dm)me.

Is love a (Bb)live?

Is love a (C7sus)live?

Is love...

They say that things (C)just can (F)not grow be neath the win ter snow, or so I have been (Dm)told.

They say we’re bur (C)ried (F)far

just like a dis tant star I sim ply can not (Dm)hold.

Is love a (Bb)live?

Is love a (C7sus)live?

Is love a (F)live?

This is my (Csus)win ter song.

De cem ber nev er (Bb)felt so long

’cause you’re not where (Bb)you be long,

in (C7sus)side my (F)arms.

(Dm)Bum bum bum bum (C)bum bum (F)bum bum bum bum bum bum (Bb)bum bum bum bum (Dm)bum bum (Dm)bum bum.

I will be lieve (C)in sum (F)mer days.

The sea sons al (Bb)ways change and life will (Dm)find a (Dm)way.

I’ll be your har (C)vest er (F)of (Bb)light and send it out to night so we can start a gain.

Is love a (Dm)This is my win (C)ter song (F)to you.

The storm is com ing soon; it rolls in from the (Dm)sea.

My love, a bea (C)con in (F)the night.

My words will be your (Bb)light to car ry you to (Csus)me.

Is love a (F)live?

Is love a (Bb)live?

Is love a (Dm)live?

Is love a (Csus)live?

Is love a (F)live?

Is love a (Bb)live?

Is love a (Dm)live?

Is love a (Csus)live?

Is love a (F)live?

Is love a (Bb)live?

Is love a (Dm)live?

Is love a (Csus)live?

Is love a (F)live?

Is love a (Fsus)live?

Is love a (F)live?

Is love a live?

Winter Song by Sara Bareilles

2 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 77 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗

About “Winter Song”

What key is "Winter Song" in?: "Winter Song" by Sara Bareilles is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 77 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Winter Song" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Winter Song" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Winter Song" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?: Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.