Better Together

by Jack Johnson

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Lyrics

There’s no com bi (F)na tion of words I could (Dm)put on the back of a (C)post card, no songs that (Bb)I could sing.

But (Gm)I could try for (C)your heart and our (F)dreams, and they are (Dm)made out of real (C)things, like a shoe box of (Bb)pho to graphs with (Gm)se pi a tone (C)lov ing.

Love is the (F)an swer at least for (Dm)most of the ques tions is (C)my heart, like, “Why are we (Bb)here?” and “Where do we (Gm)go?” and “How come it’s (C)so hard?” And it’s not al ways (F)eas y and some times (Dm)life can be de (C)ceiv ing.

I’ll tell you one (Bb)thing: It’s al ways (Dm)bet ter when we’re to (C)geth er.

Mm, it’s al ways (C)bet ter when we’re to geth er.

Yeah, we look at the (C)stars when we’re to geth er.

Well, it’s al ways (C)bet ter when we’re to geth er.

Yeah, it’s al ways (C)bet ter when we’re to geth er.

And all of these (F)mo ments just might (F)find a way in to my (Dm)dreams to night, but I (Bb)know that they’ll be gone when the (Gm)morn ing light sings or brings new things.

For to (Dm)mor row night you (C)see that (Bb)they’ll be gone, too; too man y (Gm)things I have to (C)do.

But if all of these (F)dreams might find (F)their way in to my (Dm)day to day scene, I’d be (Bb)un der the im pres (Bb)sion I was (Gm)some where in be tween with on ly (F)two, just me and you, not so man y (Dm)things we got to (C)do or (Bb)plac es we got to (Bb)be.

We’ll sit be (Gm)neath the man go (C)tree now.

I be lieve in mem o (C)ries; they look so,

so pret ty when I sleep.

Hey, now and, and when I wake up, you look so (Gm)pret ty sleep ing next to (C)me.

But there is

not e nough time.

And there is no, no song I could sing.

And there is no com bi na tion of words I could say, but I will (Bb)still tell you one thing: We’re bet ter to geth er.

Better Together by Jack Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Better Together by Jack Johnson in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 112 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Better Together" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Better Together"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Jack Johnson songs work for kids?
Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.