Is "Mr. Curiosity" 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 "Mr. Curiosity"?

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 "Mr. Curiosity" use?

Just 13 chords: Bb, Cm, D7, Dm, Dm7, Eb, Ebm, F, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?

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

Super Simple Piano

Mr. Curiosity

· by Jason Mraz

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Lyrics

(Bb)Hey, Mis ter Cu ri os i ty, is it true what they’ve been (Fm)say ing a bout you?

left Are you (Cm)kill ing me?

spell me.

You took (Ebm)care of the cat al read y.

And for (Bb)those who think it’s heav y, is it the truth ten what or is it on ly gos sip?

for the dead and re (Bb)Call it mys ter y or an y thing, just as long as you call (Fm)me.

day I I sent the mes sage on.

Did you get it when I left it?

See, this (Ebm)cat a stroph ic e vent, it was n’t (Bb)meant to mean no harm.

me But to (Cm)think there’s noth ing wrong is a prob lem.

I’m look ing for love this time,

sound ing (Dm)hope ful but it’s mak ing me cry.

try ing not to ask why.

And Love is a mys ter y.

Mis ter (D7)Cu ri ous,

come back to me.

(Bb)Hey, Mis ter Wait ing, os er pa can’t you see that I’m the (Fm)same ing the way you left In a (Cm)hur ry to spell me.

And I’m (Ebm)un der lined al read y in en vy (Bb)green and pen cil red.

y, is And I’ve for ten what you said.

Will you stop gos ing for the dead and re (Bb)turn, it Mis ter Cu ri ous?

I need some in spi tion.

It’s my (Fm)birth day and I can not find no cause Did for cel e bra I tion.

it?

This sce (Ebm)nar i o is grave, vent, but I’ll be (Bb)brav er when you save me from this (Cm)sit u a tion lad en with hear say.

I’m look ing for love this time,

sound ing (Dm)hope ful but it’s mak ing me cry.

try ing not to ask why.

This love is a mys ter y.

Mis ter (D7)Cu ri ous,

come back to me.

(D7)Cu ri ous i ty, be Mis ter Please Do Come And Find Me.

(Gm)(Find,

(Gb)find me,

(Ebm)find

(Bb)me,

(Ebm)find

me.)

(D7)Cu ri ous i ty, be Mis ter Please Do Come And Find Me.

Love is (Eb)blind ing if the tim ing’s nev er (Bb)right.

But who am I to beg for dif f’rence?

Find ing (Gm)love in just an in stant, well, I don’t mind.

At least I’ve (Bb)tried.

Well, I tried,

I tried.

Mr. Curiosity by Jason Mraz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mr. Curiosity” 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 Eb at 92 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Mr. Curiosity" 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 "Mr. Curiosity"?: 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 "Mr. Curiosity" use?: Just 13 chords: Bb, Cm, D7, Dm, Dm7, Eb, Ebm, F, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?: Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.