Clarity

by John Mayer

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Lyrics

I wor ry I weigh three times my (Dmaj7)bod y.

I wor ry I throw my fear a (Dmaj7)round.

But this (Gmaj7)morn ing

there’s a calm I can’t ex plain.

The rock can dy’s melt ed, on ly dia monds now re main.

Ooh,

ooh,

ooh,

ooh.

By the (Gmaj7)time I rec og nize this mo ment,

this (Gmaj7)mo ment will be gone.

But I will (Gmaj7)bend the light pre tend ing

that it (Gmaj7)some how lin gered on.

When all I got’s… Ooh,

ooh,

ooh,

ooh.

And I will wait to find

if this will last for ev er.

And I will wait to find

if this will last for ev er.

And I will pay no mind

(F#m)when it won’t, and it won’t be cause it can’t,

it just can’t.

It’s not sup posed to.

Was there a (Gmaj7)sec ond of time I looked a round?

Did I sail through or drop my an chor down?

Was (Gmaj7)an y thing e nough to kiss the ground

and say I’m here (Gmaj7)now?

And she is here (Dmaj7)now.

Ooh,

ooh,

ooh,

ooh,

ooh,

ooh.

ooh,

ooh.

So much wast ed in the af ter noon.

So much sa cred in the month of June.

How ’bout you?

Uh.

And I will wait to find

if this will last for ev er.

And I will wait to find

if this will last for ev er.

(F#m)that it won’t and it won’t, and it won’t.

And I won’t pay no mind

wor ried ’bout no rain y weath er.

And I will waste no time

re (Bm7)main ing in our lives to geth er.

Ooh, (F#m)ha,

ha,

ha,

ha,

(F#m)ha,

ha,

ha,

ha,

(F#m)ha,

ooh, ooh.

Clarity by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Clarity by John Mayer 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 "Clarity" 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 "Clarity"?
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 "Clarity" use?
Just 10 chords: Bbmaj7, Bm7, C, Dbmaj7, Dmaj7, Ebmaj7, F#m, Fmaj7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mayer songs work for kids?
Try "Something's Missing", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing", "Why Georgia". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.