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In The Blood

· by John Mayer

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Lyrics

How much of my moth (Em)er has my moth er left in me?

How much of my love will be in sane to some de gree?

And (G)what a bout this feel in’ that I’m (C)nev er good e nough?

Will it wash out in the wa (G)ter or is it al ways in the blood?

How much of my fath (Em)er am I des tined to be come?

Will I dim the lights in side me just to sat is fy some one?

Or Will I let this wo man kill (Em)me or do a way with jea lous love?

Will it wash out in the wa (G)ter or is it al ways in the blood?

I can (Em)feel the love I want, I can (C)feel the love I need but it’s (Em)nev er gon na come the way I am.

Could I change it if I want ed?

Can I rise a bove the flood?

Will it wash out in the wa (G)ter or is it al ways in the blood?

How much like my broth (Em)ers do my broth ers want to be?

Does a brok en home be come an oth er brok en fam i ly?

Or will we be there for each oth (Em)er like no a bod y ev er could?

Will it wash out in the wa (G)ter or is it al ways in the blood?

I can (Em)feel the love I want, I can (C)feel the love I need but it’s (Em)nev er gon na come the way I am.

Could I change it if I want ed?

Can I rise a bove the flood?

Will it wash out in the wa (G)ter or is it al ways in the blood?

I can feel the love I want, I can (C)feel the love I need but it’s (Em)nev er gon na come the way I am.

Could I (Em)change it if I want ed?

Can I (C)rise a bove the flood?

Will it wash out in the wa (G)ter or is it al ways in the blood?

(Em)Oh,

oh, (C)oh,

oh, (Em)oh,

oh.

(Em)Oh,

oh, (C)oh,

oh, (Em)oh,

oh.

In The Blood by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “In The Blood” 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 Db at 80 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 The Blood" 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 The Blood"?: 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 The Blood" use?: Just 8 chords: Ab, C, D, Db, Eb, Em, Fm, G. 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.