Is "Butterfly" 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 "Butterfly"?

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 "Butterfly" use?

Just 9 chords: Abmaj7, Bbm7, C, C7, Cm7, Dbmaj7, Fm7, Fm9, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?

Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Butterfly

· by Jason Mraz

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Lyrics

I’m tak ing a mo ment, just i mag in ing that I’m danc ing with (Bbm7)you.

I’m your pole and all you’re wear ing is your (Cm7)shoes.

You got soul.

You know what to do to turn me on un til I write a song a bout you.

And you have your own en gag ing style.

And you’ve got the knack to viv i fy.

And you make my slacks a lit tle tight; you may un fas ten them if you like.

That’s if you (C)crash and spend the night.

But you don’t (Bbm7)fold, you don’t (Cm7)fade.

You got (Fm7)ev ’ry thing you need, es pe cial ly me.

(Cm7)Sis ter, you’ve got it all.

You make the call to make my (Cm7)day; in your mes sage, say my name.

Your talk is (Bbm7)all the talk.

(Cm7)Sis ter, you’ve got it all.

You’ve got it all.

Curl your up per lip up and let me look a round.

Ride your tongue a long your bot tom lip and bite down.

And bend your back and ask those (Gbmaj7)hips if I can touch.

’Cause they’re the (C7)per fect jump ing off point, get ting (C7)clos er to your but ter (Fm7)fly,

you float on by.

Oh, (Cm7)kiss me with your eye lash es to night.

Or (Dbmaj7)Es ki mo your nose real close to mine.

And let’s (C7)mood the lights and fi n’lly make it right.

But you don’t

You’ve got it all, you’ve got it (Cm7)all, you’ve got it all.

You’ve got it all.

(Bbm7)Doll, I need to see you pull your (Dbmaj7)knee socks up, let me feel you (Abmaj7)up side down, slide in side out, slide o ver here.

Climb in to my mouth now, child.

(Fm7)Scat…

But ter (Fm7)fly,

well, you land ed on my mind.

Damn right, you (Cm7)land ed on my ear and then you crawled in side.

And now I see you per fect ly be hind closed eyes.

I want to (C7)fly with you.

And I don’t want to lie to you.

’Cause I, ’cause I can’t re call a bet ter (Cm7)day, sun com ing to shine on the oc ca sion.

You’re an o pen mind ed (Cm7)la dy; you’ve got it all.

And I nev er (Bbm7)for get a (Cm7)face ’cept for may be my own.

I have my days.

Let’s face the fact here, it’s (Cm7)you who’s got it all.

You know that for tune fa vors (Cm7)the brave.

Well, let me get (Fm7)paid while I make you break fast.

The rest is up to you.

You make the call.

You make the call to make my (Cm7)day; in your mes sage say my name.

Your talk is (Bbm7)all the talk.

(Cm7)Sis ter, you’ve got it all.

I can’t re call a bet ter day, sun com ing to shine on the oc ca sion.

Hey, so phis ti cat ed la dy, oh, you’ve got it all, you’ve got it (Cm7)all, you’ve got it all.

You’ve got it all, you’ve got it (Cm7)all, you’ve got it all.

You’ve got it all,

But (Cm7)ter (Bbm7)fly,

(C)ba by,

well, you got it all.

Butterfly by Jason Mraz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Butterfly” by Jason Mraz 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 Db at 112 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 "Butterfly" 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 "Butterfly"?: 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 "Butterfly" use?: Just 9 chords: Abmaj7, Bbm7, C, C7, Cm7, Dbmaj7, Fm7, Fm9, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?: Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.