Inaudible Melodies

by Jack Johnson

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Brush fire (G)fair y tales,

it sy bit sy (C)dia mond whales.

Big fat (G)hur ri canes,

yel low bel lied (C)giv en names.

Well, short cuts can (D)slow you down,

and in the end we’re bound

to re bound off of (G)we.

Well, dust off your (G)think ing caps,

so lar pow ered (C)plas tic plants.

Pret ty pic tures of (G)things we ate;

we are on ly what we hate.

But in the long (D)run we have found

si lent films are (C)full of sound,

in au di bly (G)free.

(G)Slow down, ev ’ry one; you’re (B)mov ing too fast.

(C)Frames can’t catch you when you’re (A)mov ing like that.

(G)In au di ble mel o dies serve (B)nar ra tion al strat e gies.

(C)Un ob tru sive tones

help to (A)no tice noth ing but the zone of (G)vi su al rel e van cy.

(B)Frame lines tell me what to see, (C)chop ping like an axe or may be (A)Eis en stein should just re lax.

(G)Slow down, ev ’ry one; you’re (B)mov ing too fast.

(C)Frames can’t catch you when you’re (A)mov ing like that.

Well, (G)Pla to’s Cave is full of freaks de (B7)mand ing re funds for the things they’ve seen.

I (C7)wish they could be lieve in all the things that nev er (Ab)made the screen.

And just (G)slow down, ev ’ry one; you’re (B)mov ing too fast.

(C)Frames can’t catch you when you’re (A)mov ing like that.

(G)Slow down, ev ’ry one; you’re (B)mov ing too fast.

(C)Frames can’t catch you when you’re (A)mov ing like that, mov ing too…

Inaudible Melodies by Jack Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Inaudible Melodies 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 80 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 "Inaudible Melodies" 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 "Inaudible Melodies"?
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 "Inaudible Melodies" use?
Just 12 chords: A, Ab, Am7, B, B7, Bm7, C, C7, +4 more. 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.