Staple It Together

by Jack Johnson

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It’s real ly (CN.C.)guess could say He be came that he don’t e ven know where be He ’Cause he looked ment both the ways he was so a fraid dig gin’ deep in the ditch ev ’ry chance he he to missed and the mess he made.

He’s mov ’Cause (Am)hate is such a strong der (D)word.

And ev ’ry (Am)brick ture he the laid with a (D)mis take.

They say ah, that his (Am)walls are get tin’ tall er, this (D)world got is get tin’ small er Bet ter (Am)sta ple it to geth er and (D)call it bad weath er.

(G)Sta ple it to geth er and (Am)call it bad weath er.

(Am)Sta ple it to geth er and (D)call it bad weath er.

(G)Sta ple it to geth er and (Am)call it bad weath er.

Mm, (CN.C.)mm.

Well, I (CN.C.)guess too bad.

He be came a he pris ’ner of his own past.

He stabbed a mo ment in the back with a round thumb tack that gin’ held up the list of things chance he got to do.

It’s real ly no good.

He’s mov ing (Am)on be fore he un der (D)stood.

He shot the (Am)fu ture in the foot with ev (D)’ry step he took, ah, from the (Am)plac es that he’d been ’cause he (D)for got is to look.

small er Bet ter (Am)sta ple it to geth er and (D)call it bad weath er.

(G)Sta ple it to geth er and (Am)call it bad weath er.

(Am)Sta ple it to geth er and (D)call it bad weath er.

(G)Sta ple it to geth er and (Am)call it bad weath er.

Mm, (CN.C.)mm.

Well, I it bad weath er.

Mm, (Am)mm.

It’s real ly it bad weath er.

If the (Am)weath er gets bet ter, we should get to geth er.

(G)Spend a lit tle time or we (Am)could do what ev er.

And (Am)if we get to geth er, we’d be twice as clev er.

So (G)sta ple it to geth er and (Am)call it bad weath er.

Mm, (CN.C.)mm.

Staple It Together by Jack Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Staple It Together 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 C at 200 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Staple It Together" 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 "Staple It Together"?
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.