Something's Missing

by John Mayer

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I’m not a (C#m)lone.

I wish I (Emaj7)was.

’Cause then I’d (Amaj7)know

I was down be (G#m7)cause

I could n’t (C#m)find

a friend a (Emaj7)round

and to love me (Amaj7)like

they do (G#m7)right now,

they do (CN.C.)right now.

I’m diz zy (C#m)from

the shop ping (Emaj7)mall.

I searched for (Amaj7)joy

but I bought it (G#m7)all.

It does n’t (C#m)help

the hun ger (Emaj7)pains

and a thirst I’d (Amaj7)like

they do (G#m7)right now,

they do (CN.C.)right now.

I’m diz zy have to drown first to ev er sa ti ate.

Some thing’s

miss ing

and I don’t know how to fix it.

Some thing’s

miss ing and I (Amaj9)don’t know what it is.

No, I (Bsus4)don’t know what it is at all.

When au tumn comes,

it does n’t (Emaj7)ask;

it just walks in

where it left you last.

You nev er (C#m)know

when it (Emaj7)starts

un til there’s (Amaj7)fog in side the glass a round your (G#m7)sum mer heart.

I can’t be sure that this state of mind is not of my own de sign.

I (Amaj9)wish there was an o ver the count er test

for lone li (A)ness,

for lone li ness like this.

Some thing’s

miss ing

and I don’t know how to fix it.

Some thing’s

miss ing and I (Asus2)don’t know what it is.

No, I (Bsus4)don’t know what it is.

Some thing’s

dif f’rent

and I don’t know what it is.

No, I don’t know what it is.

(E)Friends (check),

(C#m7)mon ey (check), a well slept (check) op po site sex (check), a gui tar

(check), a mi cro phone (check), mes sag es (A)wait ing on me when I come home

(check).

How come ev ’ry thing I think I need (C#m7)al ways comes with bat ter ies, ah.

What do you think it means?

How come ev ’ry thing I think I need (C#m7)al ways comes with bat ter ies, ah.

What do you think it means?

How come ev

Something's Missing by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Something's Missing” 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 C# at 90 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 "Something's Missing" 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 "Something's Missing"?
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.