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Daughters

· by John Mayer

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Lyrics

(B)I

know a girl;

she puts the col or in side of my world.

But (B)she’s

just like a maze

where all of the walls all con ti ual ly change.

And (B)I’ve

done all I (Em7)can to stand on her steps with my heart in my hand.

Now (B)I’m

start ing to (Em7)see

may be it’s got (Em7)noth ing to do with me.

(B)Fa thers, be good to your (Em7)daugh

(D)ters.

(B)Daugh ters will love like you do.

(B)Girls be come (E7)lov ers who (Em7)turn in to moth (D)ers.

So (B)moth ers, be good to your (Em7)daugh ters, (D6)too.

(Bm)Oh,

you see that (Em7)skin?

It’s the same she’s been stand ing in

(Em7)since (D)the (Bm)day

she saw him (Em7)walk ing a way.

Now she’s (Em7)left

clean ing up the mess he (D)made.

So Boys

you can break.

You’ll (A7)find out how much they can take.

Boys will be strong,

and boys sol dier on,

but boys would be gone with out warmth from a (A13)wom

an’s

good,

good heart.

On be half of (B)ev ’ry man

look ing out for (Em7)ev ’ry girl, (D)you are the (B)god and the (E7)weight of her (Em7)world.

So (B)fa thers, be good to your (Em7)daugh

(D)ters.

(B)Daugh ters will love like you do.

(B)Girls be come (E7)lov ers who (Em7)turn in to moth (D)ers.

So (B)moth ers, be good to your (Em7)daugh ters, (D)too.

So (B)moth ers be good to your (Em7)daugh ters, (D)too.

So (B)moth ers be good to your (Em7)daugh ters, (D)too.

Daughters by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Daughters” 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 72 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 "Daughters" 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 "Daughters"?: 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 "Daughters" use?: Just 11 chords: A7, Adom, Bm, Bm7, D, D6, D9, E7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mayer songs work for kids?: Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.