Ease My Mind - Ben Platt (Piano Track)

Music & lyrics by Ben Platt
Transcription & recording by Ashton Moore
Lyrics (courtesy of az.lyrics.com):
Most days I wake up with a pit in my chest
There are thoughts that I can't put to rest
There's a worry that I can't place
Most nights I am restless, and quiet won't come
So I lay there and wait for the sun
There's a trouble that won't show its face
You came out of nowhere
And you cut through all the noise
I make sense of the madness
When I listen to your voice
Darlin', only you can ease my mind
Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind
When they pull me under
And I can feel my sanity start to unwind
Darlin' only you can ease my mind
I'll admit, for a moment I felt so afraid
Just to show you the mess that I made
There are pieces I usually hide
But when you collect me with your steady hand
With a language that I understand
I feel put back together inside
You came out of nowhere
And you cut through all the noise
I make sense of the madness
When I listen to your voice
Oh darlin', only you can ease my mind
Oh help me leave these lonely thoughts behind
When they pull me under
And I can feel my sanity start to unwind
Darlin' only you can ease my mind
Darlin', only you can ease my mind
Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind
When they pull me under
And I can feel my sanity start to unwind
Darlin' only you can ease my mind

[@z3k3wade48]

Most days I wake up with a pit in my chest There are thoughts that I can't put to rest There's a worry that I can't place Most nights, I am restless and quiet won't come So I lay there and wait for the sun There's a trouble that won't show its face You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise I make sense to the madness when I listen to your voice Darling, only you can ease my mind Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind I'll admit, for a moment I felt so afraid Just to show you the mess that I made There are pieces I usually hide But when you collect me with your steady hand With a language that I understand I feel put back together inside You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise I make sense of the madness when I listen to your voice Oh Darling, only you can ease my mind Oh help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind Darling, only you can ease my mind Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Ben Abraham / Ben Platt / Jenn Decilveo Ease My Mind lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

[@christianviado8217]

I want to make a cover of this one, but ben's vocals are out of this world.

[@cristinava1383]

WOW. This is so beautifully played. Thank you for this.

[@nahuelma97]

Oof, fucking loved the dynamics of this. Filling it up more during the more intense part of the song and then the release of the calmer parts. Loved it to bits

[@danielgibson8629]

Very well covered, great work!

[@sameliterally]

wow this is incredible - would love for you to do some other Ben Platt songs!

[@salvinosepulveda1987]

Thank you much for this. I am now subscribed to your channel.

[@argishtk4877]

I have goosebumps!!! so amazing !!! do you have sheets of this ? I’d appreciate that so much ! 🙏

[@ashtonmoore4247]

Hi, thank you :) unfortunately not - I worked this out by ear! Sorry!

[@argishtk4877]

Ashton Moore oh alright ❤️ Thank you so much for replying ! and can I use this in a karaoke app? (smule)

[@ashtonmoore4247]

@@argishtk4877 Of course you can! No problem :)

[@argishtk4877]

Ashton Moore thank you ❤️😊

[@WizardWandkevin]

could you make a version transposed for female voice?

[@ashtonmoore4247]

I'll have a look and see what I can do! It's a tricky one as his range is super wide on this song (nearly 2 octaves, up to a tenor/alto B) so it's tricky to place it in a new key that works for a female voice, but I'll give it a go!

[@WizardWandkevin]

​@@ashtonmoore4247 thank you! if it helps I changed it digitally to see where my voice is comfortable, and I "uped" it 2 hole tones (I don't know if I'm making any sense, I usually talk about music in spanish)

[@cryptowalls]

O M G......

[@jamiehardcastlemusic]

Wow this is so beautifully played! You are so talented! Would you mind if I used this track for my KZbin and other social media covers? I will credit you for sure!

[@ashtonmoore4247]

@@jamiehardcastlemusic Thank you! Absolutely, go for it!

[@ahmos09]

Hey. I absolutely love this.. I want to record a cover of this song and dedicate it to someone. Can I use this track with all due credits in the description? Thanks.

[@ashtonmoore4247]

Hello - please do!

[@looweevidanes7875]

Is there a piano accompaniment for Hurt Me Once? Can you also please create one? 😊

[@yuhuuuu123]

Can i use it to my Cover video on my other channel? Imma give credits for your amazing work

[@ashtonmoore4247]

Of course - yes please tag me/comment again here when it's posted! Would love to hear it!

[@daviddiosdado1]

tutorial?

[@Neematopia]

Hey I would love to use this for a cover if thats okay? I'll give you full credit dont worry :) this is really pretty

[@ashtonmoore4247]

Please feel free! Looking forward to hearing it!

[@aaronbraden686]

Would you mind if I used for a cover version?

[@ashtonmoore4247]

Please do! :)

[@antonioblu7775]

Is it possible to use this for a cover? I’m looking to send it to stores I’d give you credit?

[@ashtonmoore4247]

Go for it!

[@emilybloodworth162]

Is there sheet music for this?

[@ashtonmoore4247]

Hi! I don't know if there is some available online - I just played this one by ear!

[@jcdythatsme]

Hey Ashton! your piano recordings and arrangements are incredibly beautiful. the audio is really high quality! what equipment/software do you use to give it that beautiful resonating effect? i'd like to apply it to my own recordings as well :)

[@ashtonmoore4247]

Hi Joshua! I'm just recording straight into Logic Pro X using the Steinway Grand Piano sound and pretty much the default reverb/compressor settings. Can highly recommend Logic :)

[@jcdythatsme]

@@ashtonmoore4247 thanks! do you have a keyboard you record with, and import the MIDI file into Logic Pro X?

[@ashtonmoore4247]

@@jcdythatsme actually, various. Some of my tracks were recorded through my Roland FA-08 stage piano, some through my Yamaha Clavinova, and some through a really basic M-Audio Keystation! They all send MIDI straight into Logic and then I edit from there.

[@jcdythatsme]

@@ashtonmoore4247 do you recommend using an audio interface (e.g. Focusrite) to connect the direct audio to the computer for better audio quality? or is it possible to have amazing quality like yours with a MIDI file imported into Logic?

[@ashtonmoore4247]

@@jcdythatsme I've never used an audio interface before - perhaps worth trying, but I've never found that I needed it!

[@SingingGinge]

Any chance you sheet music for this?

[@ashtonmoore4247]

I'm afraid I don't - did this one by ear :)

[@kalebstiefmusic4428]

Can I use this for a cover

[@ashtonmoore4247]

Of course!

[@kalebstiefmusic4428]

@@ashtonmoore4247 Awesome!!

[@allisonmizer]

I would like to record a cover for KZbin. Is it possible to use this? I would most definitely give credit of course!! Piano is not my forte and I'm in love with your version.

[@ashtonmoore4247]

Absolutely - go for it!

[@larsvandenbosch8219]

2:30

[@Nick-mu2ee]

homie i need a tutorial

[@apfellukas331]

Hey:) Is it okay if I use your instumental for a cover? I would definitely credit you dont worry!!

[@ashtonmoore4247]

Absolutely, go for it :)

[@apfellukas331]

@@ashtonmoore4247 thank you so much

[@kiersten.h]

Most days I wake up with a pit in my chest There are thoughts that I can't put to rest There's a worry that I can't place Most nights, I am restless and quiet won't come So I lay there and wait for the sun There's a trouble that won't show its face You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise I make sense to the madness when I listen to your voice Darling, only you can ease my mind Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind I'll admit, for a moment I felt so afraid Just to show you the mess that I made There are pieces I usually hide But when you collect me with your steady hand With a language that I understand I feel put back together inside You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise I make sense of the madness when I listen to your voice Oh Darling, only you can ease my mind Oh help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind Darling, only you can ease my mind Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind

[@LeonardoSilva-tx3pp]

Most days I wake up with a pit in my chest There are thoughts that I can't put to rest There's a worry that I can't place Most nights, I am restless and quiet won't come So I lay there and wait for the sun There's a trouble that won't show its face You came out of nowhere And you cut through all the noise I make sense to the madness When I listen to your voice Darling, only you can ease my mind Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, And I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind I'll admit, for a moment I felt so afraid Just to show you the mess that I made There are pieces I usually hide But when you collect me with your steady hand With a language that I understand I feel put back together inside You came out of nowhere And you cut through all the noise I make sense of the madness When I listen to your voice Oh Darling, only you can ease my mind Oh help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under And I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind Darling, only you can ease my mind Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under And I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind