Flake

· by Jack Johnson

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Flake

Jack Johnson100 BPM

Lyrics

(Dm)I know she said it’s al right,

but you can make it up next time.

(Dm)I know she knows it’s not right.

There ain’t no use in ly (F)ing.

(Dm)May be she thinks I know some thing, may be, may (Bb)be she thinks it’s fine.

(Dm)May be she knows some thing I don’t.

I’m so, I’m so ti red,

I’m so tired of try ing.

It seems to me that “may be,”

it pret ty much al ways means “no.”

So don’t tell me; you (C)might just let it go.

And of ten times we’re la

zy.

It seems to stand in my way.

’Cause (Bb)no one, no, not no one likes to be let down.

(Dm)I know she loves the sun rise,

no long er sees it with her (F)sleep ing eyes and…

I know that when she said she’s (F)gon na try, well, it might not work be cause of (F)oth er ties and…

I know she u s’lly has some (F)oth er ties and, uh, I would n’t want to break ’em, nah, I would n’t want to break ’em.

May be she’ll help me (F)to un tie this, but un til then, well,

I’m gon na have to lie, too.

It seems to me that “may

be,”

it pret ty much al ways means “no.”

So don’t tell me; you (C)might just let it go.

(F)Hard er that you try, ba by, the fur ther you’ll (Bb)fall,

e ven with all the mon ey in the whole wide world.

(F)Please, please, please don’t pass me… (Bb)Please, please, please don’t pass me… (C)Please, please, (Bb)please don’t pass me by.

Ev ’ry thing you know a bout me now, ba by, you gon na have to (Bb)change.

You gon na call it by a brand new name, ooh, ooh.

(F)Please, please, please don’t drag me… (Bb)Please, please, please don’t drag me… (C)Please, please, (Bb)please don’t drag me down.

Just like a tree down by the wa ter, ba by, I shall not move,

e ven af ter all the sil ly things you do, ooh, ooh, ooh.

(F)Please, please, please don’t drag me… (Bb)Please, please, please don’t drag me… (C)Please, please, (Bb)please don’t drag me down.

Flake by Jack Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Flake” 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 Bb at 100 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 "Flake" 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 "Flake"?: 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 "Flake" use?: Just 5 chords: A, Bb, C, Dm, F. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jack Johnson songs work for kids?: Try "Monsoon", "If I Had Eyes", "Bubble Toes". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.