Constellations

· by Jack Johnson

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Constellations

Jack Johnson128 BPM

Lyrics

The light was leav ing; in the west it was blue.

The (Csus2)chil

dren’s laugh

ter sang, skip ping just like the stones they threw.

Their (Csus2)voic

es ech oed a cross the waves.

It’s get ting late.

(G)It

was

(F)just an oth er night

with the sun set and a (G)moon

rise

(F)not so far be hind

to give us just e nough light to (G)lay

down

(F)un der neath the stars,

lis ten to Pa pa’s trans la tions (G)of

the

(F)sto ries a cross the sky.

We drew our own con stel la tions.

The west winds of ten last too long, and (Csus2)when they calm down, noth ing ev er feels the same.

Shel tered un der the Ka ma ni tree,

(Csus2)wait ing for the pass ing rain.

Clouds keep mov ing to un cov er the sea of (Csus2)stars a bove us, chas ing the day a way to find the sto ries that we some times need.

(Csus2)Lis ten close e nough,

all else (C)fades,

fades a (D)way.

Constellations by Jack Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Constellations” 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 G at 100 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 "Constellations" 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 "Constellations"?: 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 "Constellations" use?: Just 5 chords: C, Csus2, D, F, G. 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.