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Big Yellow Taxi

· by Joni Mitchell

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Lyrics

They (Bb)paved par a dise and put up a park ing lot

(F6)with a (Bb)pink ho tel, a (C)bou tique

and a (F)swing in’ (F6)hot spot.

Don’t it al ways seem to go that you (Bb)don’t know what you’ve got till it’s (F)gone?

They (Bb)paved par a dise and (C)put up a park ing lot.

(F6)(Shoo,

bop bop (F6)bop bop.

(F)Shoo,

(F6)bop bop bop bop.) They (Bb)paved par a dise and put up a park ing lot

(F6)with a (Bb)pink ho tel, a (C)bou tique

and a (F)swing in’ (F6)hot spot.

Don’t it al ways seem to go that you (Bb)don’t know what you’ve got till it’s (F)gone?

They (Bb)paved par a dise and (C)put up a park ing lot.

(F6)(Shoo,

bop bop (F6)bop bop.

(F)Shoo,

(F6)bop bop bop bop.) They (F6)(Shoo,

bop bop bop I said, (F)don’t it al ways seem to go that you (Bb)don’t know what you’ve got till it’s (F)gone?

They (Bb)paved par a dise and (C)put up a park ing lot.

(F6)(Shoo,

bop bop bop bop.) They (Bb)paved par a dise and (C)put up a park ing lot.

(F6)(Shoo,

bop bop bop bop.) They

Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell 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 120 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 "Big Yellow Taxi" 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 "Big Yellow Taxi"?: 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.
How many chords does "Big Yellow Taxi" use?: Just 7 chords: Bb, Bb6, C, C6, F, F6, F7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Joni Mitchell songs work for kids?: Try "A Case Of You", "WOODSTOCK", "THE CIRCLE GAME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.