Bubble Toes

by Jack Johnson

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It’s as (D5)sim ple as some thing that (A5)no bod y knows, that her (E5)eyes are as big as her (C5)bub bl y toes on the (D5)feet of a queen of the (A5)hearts of the cards, and her (E5)feet are all cov ered with (C5)tar balls

and (G5)scars.

It’s as (D5)com mon as some thing that (A5)no bod y knows, that her (E5)beau ty will fol low wher (C5)ev er she goes, up the (D5)hill in the back of her (A5)house in the… Would and she (E5)love me for ev er?

I (C5)know balls

she (G5)could.

It’s as

I’ll re (D5)mem ber when

(A5)you and me,

mm, how we (C5)used to be just good (D5)friends.

Would n’t (A5)give me none,

but all I (C5)want ed was (G)some.

(G)She’s got ta whole lot ta rea sons.

She can’t think of a (C)sin gle one that (D)can jus ti fy leav ing.

And (G)he got none, but he thinks he got so man y prob (C)lems.

Man, he got (D)too much time to waste.

His (G)dreams are like com mer cials, but her dreams are pic ture (D)per fect.

And our (G)dreams are so re lat ed, though they’re (C)of ten un der (D)es ti mat ed.

It’s as (G)com mon as some thing that no bod y knows, that her beau ty will fol low wher (D)ev er she goes, up the (G)hill in the back of her house in the wood.

She’ll (C)love me for ev er, I (D)know balls she… (G)La, da, da, da, da, da.

La, da, da, (D)da, da, da, da.

(G)La, da, da, da, da, da.

La, da, da, (D)da, da, da, da, (G)da.

Well, (G)I was eat ing lunch at the D.

L.

G.

when this (C)lit tle girl came and (D)she sat next to me.

(G)Nev er seen no bod y move the way she did.

Well, she (C)did and she does and she’ll do it a gain.

When you (G)move like a jel ly fish, rhy thm don’t mean noth ing.

You (C)go with the flow; you (D)don’t stop.

(G)Move like a jel ly fish, rhy thm is noth ing.

You (C)go with the flow; you (D)don’t stop.

Mm.

It’s as (G)da.

If (G)you would on ly lis ten, you might just (C)real ize what you’re miss ing.

You’re miss ing me.

If (G)you would on ly lis ten, you might just (C)real ize what you’re miss ing.

You’re miss ing me.

If

It’s as (G)sim ple as some thing that no bod y knows, that her eyes are as big as her (D)bub bl y toes on the (G)feet of a queen of the hearts of the cards, (C)feet are in fest ed with (D)tar balls and… (G)La, da, da, da, da, da.

La, da, da, (D)da, da, da, da.

(G)La, da, da, da, da, da.

La, da, da, (D)da, da, da, da.

(G)La, da, da, da, da, da.

La, da, da, (D)da, da, da, da.

(G)La, da, da, da, da, da.

La, da, da, (D)da, da, da, da, (G)da.

Bubble Toes by Jack Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Bubble Toes 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 D at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Bubble Toes" 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 "Bubble Toes"?
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 "Bubble Toes" use?
Just 10 chords: Apow, C, Cped, D, Dpow, Epow, G, G6, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
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.