Is "Plane" 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 "Plane"?

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 "Plane" use?

Just 5 chords: B7, C, D, Em, G. 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", "Geek in the Pink". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Plane

· by Jason Mraz

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Lyrics

(Em)Drain the veins in my (G)head.

Clean out the (C)reds in my eyes to get by se cu ri ty lines.

Dear X ray ma (G)chine, pre tend you don’t (C)know me so well.

I won’t (B7)tell if you lie.

(Em)Cry ’cause the drought’s been brought (G)up.

Drink in’ ’cause you’re (C)look ing so good in your Star bucks cup.

I com (Em)plain for the com pa ny that I keep.

The win dow’s for (C)sleep ing; re ar range.

Well, I’m no (B7)bod y.

Well, who’s laugh ing (C)now?

I’m leav ing your (G)town a gain.

And I’m o ver the ground that you’ve been spin (C)ning.

And I’m up in the air, so, ba by, hell, (B7)yeah!

Well, hon ey, I can see your house from here.

If the plane goes down, damn,

well, I’ll re mem ber where the love was found.

If the plane goes down, (B7)damn.

(Em)Damn!

I should be so (G)luck y.

E ven on ly twen (C)ty four ho urs un der your touch, (B7)you know I need you so much.

I, I can not wait to call (G)you and tell you that I land (C)ed some where and hand you a square of the air port and walk you through the maze of the map that I’m gaz ing at, (C)grace ful ly un named and feel ing guilt y for the luck and the look that you gave me.

You make me some bod (G)y.

Oh, no bod y knows me.

Not e ven me (B7)can see it, yet I bet I’m by leav ing your town a gain.

And I’m o ver the ground that you’ve been spin (C)ning.

And I’m up in the air, so, ba by, hell, (B7)yeah.

Well, hon ey, I can see your house from here.

If the plane goes down, damn,

I’ll re mem ber where the love was found.

If the plane goes down, damn.

You get me (Em)high

(D)mind ed.

You keep me (Em)high.

Flax seeds, well, they tear me o pen and sup pos’d ly you could (B7)crawl right through me.

Taste these teeth, please, and un dress me from the (B7)sweat ers.

Bet ter hur ry, ’cause I’m heat ing up ward (G)bound now.

Oh, may be I’ll build my (B7)house on your cloud.

Here I’m tum bling for you, (C)stum bling through the work that I have to (B7)do.

Don’t mean to harm you

I’ll re mem ber where the love was found.

If the plane goes down, damn,

I’ll re mem ber where the love was found.

If the plane goes down, damn,

damn, damn.

Damn.

You get me (Em)high.

You keep me (Em)high

mind ed.

You get me (Em)high.

You get me (Em)high

mind ed.

Plane by Jason Mraz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Plane” 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 E at 80 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 "Plane" 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 "Plane"?: 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 "Plane" use?: Just 5 chords: B7, C, D, Em, G. 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", "Geek in the Pink". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.