Monsoon

by Jack Johnson

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Lyrics

I feel (B)sor row for the (D#m7)fear

and (D)ev ’ry thing it (C#m7)brings;

(C)won der if (Bm7)it will ev er sleep.

I (B)know you un der (D#m7)stand

’cause you (D)brief ly look a (C#m7)way,

(C)fo cus ing (Bm7)on noth ing, so now (E)ev ’ry thing is (A7)clear.

’Cause there’s no one to blame.

You’ve got no place to hide;

it’s on ly in your mind.

Cross And I saw (A)you in a (A#)maze ment, (Bm7)stum bling through the day.

You told me (A)time nev er (A#)waits.

What is that ’cause sup don’t posed to mean?

when All of life

is in one (C#m7)drop of the o cean, wait ing to go (Bm7)home,

just wait ing to go (A)home.

And if the moon

can turn the tides, it can pull the tears and take them from our eyes,

make them in to mon (A)soons.

Turn them in to mon (D)soon er or lat er they’ll weep their (C#m7)way back to the sea.

Gon na fi n’lly be free;

you’re free for a while,

un til they (D)break,

like waves of (C#m7)sor row al ways do.

All in due time,

’cause time nev er waits.

(B)Dad dy, don’t (D#m7)day dream a gain; just (D)help me to (C#m7)be lieve and then (C)show me that (Bm7)there’s more than the mean time.

(B)Son ny, do you hear (D#m7)the sound?

You will (D)feel it when it (C#m7)breaks.

You will (C)know it when it’s (Bm7)gone.

How (E)else can I ex (D)break, mm, like waves of (C#m7)sor row al ways break.

All in due (Bm7)time,

’cause time nev er waits.

Monsoon by Jack Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Monsoon 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 B at 90 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence playing in the key of B, which means your hands will live on black keys more than usual — embrace that from the start. Your left hand keeps an octave bass pattern throughout, so lock that in first at around 60 BPM before adding the right hand's chord shapes. With fourteen chords including seventh voicings like C#m7, D#m7, and Bm7, the real challenge is smooth transitions rather than speed — 90 BPM is forgiving, so use that breathing room to land each shape cleanly. Watch especially for the A#dim chord; it'll sneak up on you, so isolate the bars around it and loop them until the fingering feels automatic. The A7 and D7 are borrowed chords that give the song its bittersweet pull, so voice them gently. This is the piece that'll make sharp keys and minor seventh shapes feel like home.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Monsoon" 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 "Monsoon"?
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 "Monsoon" use?
Just 14 chords: A, A#dim, A7, B, Bm, Bm7, C, C#m, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jack Johnson songs work for kids?
Try "Flake", "If I Had Eyes", "Bubble Toes". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.