No Such Thing

· by John Mayer

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No Such Thing

John Mayer120 BPM

Lyrics

“Wel come to the real world,” she (Amaj9)said to me con de scend ing ly.

“Take (C#)a seat,

take your life.

Plot it out in black and white.”

Well, I nev er lived the dreams of the prom kings and the dra ma queens.

I’d like to think the (C#)best of me

is still hid ing (F#7)up my sleeve.

They (Amaj9)love to tell you “Stay in side the lines.”

But (F#7)some thing’s bet ter (Amaj9)on the oth er side.

I wan na run through the halls of my (Emaj9)high school.

I wan na scream at the top (D7)of my (Emaj9)lungs.

I just found out there’s no such (D7)thing as the (Emaj9)real world.

Just a lie you’ve got to (D7)rise a (Emaj9)bove.

So the good boys and girls take the (Amaj9)so called right track, fad ed white hats, grab bing cred (C#)its and may be trans fers.

They (Em9)read all the books but they can’t find the an swers.

And all of our par ents, they’re get ting old er.

I won der if they’ve wished for an y thing (C#)bet ter while in their mem ’ries, ti ny (F#7)trag e dies.

They

I am in vin (A)ci ble.

I am in vin (A)ci ble.

I am in (A)vin ci ble as (G)long as I’m a live.

I wan na run through the halls of my (Emaj9)high school.

I wan na scream at the top (D7)of my (Emaj9)lungs.

I just found out there’s no such (D7)thing as the (Emaj9)real world.

Just a lie you’ve got to (D7)rise a (Emaj9)bove.

I just can’t wait till my ten year re (Emaj9)un ion.

I’m gon na bust down the (D7)dou ble doors.

And when I stand on these (D7)ta bles (Emaj9)be fore you, you will know what all this (D7)time was for.

No Such Thing by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “No Such Thing” 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 E 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 "No Such Thing" 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 "No Such Thing"?: 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 "No Such Thing" use?: Just 12 chords: A, Am, Amaj9, C#m7, D7, E, Em9, Emaj7, +4 more. 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.