In Repair

by John Mayer

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Lyrics

Too man y (G)shad ows in my room.

to wait Too man y ho urs in this mid night.

Too man y (G)cor ners in my mind.

old ways

So much to (G)do to set my heart right.

(Bm)Oh, it’s (Bm)tak ing so long.

I could be wrong; I could be read y.

(Bm)Oh, but if I (Bm)take my heart’s ad vice,

I should as sume it’s still un stead y.

I am

in re pair.

I am

in re pair.

Stood on the (G)cor ner for a while

and all Too for the wind to blow down on me,

hop ing it (G)takes turn with it my old ways

and brings some (G)brand new luck up on me.

(Bm)Oh, it’s (Bm)tak ing so long.

I could be wrong; I could be read y.

(Bm)Oh, but if I (Bm)take my heart’s ad vice,

I should as sume it’s still un stead y.

I am

in re pair.

I am

in re pair.

it’s still un stead (D)y.

Oh, yeah.

I’m (G)nev er real ly read y, (D)yeah.

Oh, yeah.

I’m (G)nev er real ly read y.

I’m (A)in re pair.

I’m not to geth er, but I’m (A)get ting there.

I’m (A)in re pair.

I’m not to geth er, but I’m (A)get ting there.

I’m

In Repair by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “In Repair” 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 A 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 "In Repair" 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 "In Repair"?
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 "In Repair" use?
Just 10 chords: A, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, D, E7, F, +2 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.