Is "Living In The Moment" 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 "Living In The Moment"?

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 "Living In The Moment" use?

Just 9 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, Cm, D, D#dim7, Em, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?

Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Plane", "Geek in the Pink". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Living In The Moment

· by Jason Mraz

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Lyrics

If this (G)life is one act, why do we (D)lay all these traps?

We put ’em (Em)right in our path when we just (C)wan na be free.

I will not (G)waste my days mak ing up (D)all kinds of ways to wor ry (Em)’bout all the things that will not (C)hap pen to me.

So I (Am)just let go of what I (Bm)know I don’t know.

And I (C)know I on ly (D)do this by liv ing in the (G)mo ment, liv ing my (D)life,

eas y and (Em)breez y with peace in my (C)mind,

with peace in my (G)heart,

with peace in my (D)soul.

Wher ev er I’m (Em)go ing, I’m al read y home.

Liv ing in the (G)mo ment.

I’m let ting (G)my self off the hook for (D)things I’ve done.

I let my (Em)past go past, and now I’m (C)hav ing more fun.

I’m let ting (G)go of the thoughts that do not (D)make me strong.

And I be lieve this way can feel the same for (C)ev er y one.

And if I (Am)fall a sleep, I (Bm)know you’ll be the (C)one who’ll al ways (D)re mind me to live in the (Em)go ing, I’m al read y home.

I can’t (D)walk through (Em)life (Am)fac (Bm)ing (C)back (D)wards.

(Bm)I have (Em)tried.

I tried more than (Bm)once to just make sure, and (D)I was de nied the (Am)fu ture I’d been search ing for.

I spun a round and hurt no more

by liv ing in the (G)mo ment, liv ing my (D)life,

eas y and (Em)breez y with peace in my (C)mind,

with peace in my (G)heart,

with peace in my (D)soul.

Wher ev er I’m (Em)go ing, I’m al read y home.

I’m a liv ing in the (G)mo ment.

I’m a liv ing my (D)life, just tak in’ it (Em)eas y with peace in my (C)mind.

Got peace in my (G)heart.

Got peace in my (D)soul.

Wher ev er I’m (Em)go ing, I’m al read y home.

I’m a liv ing in the (G)mo ment.

I’m a liv ing my (D)life,

eas y and (Em)breez y with peace in my (C)mind,

with peace in my (G)heart,

with peace in my (D)soul.

Wher ev er I’m (Em)go ing, I’m al read y home.

Liv ing in the (G)mo ment.

Living In The Moment by Jason Mraz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Living In The Moment” by Jason Mraz 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 120 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 "Living In The Moment" 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 "Living In The Moment"?: 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 "Living In The Moment" use?: Just 9 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, Cm, D, D#dim7, Em, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?: Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Plane", "Geek in the Pink". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.