Taylor

by Jack Johnson

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They say (C)Tay lor was a good girl, (G)nev er one to be late, (Am)com plain, ex press (F)i deas in her brain.

(C)Work ing on the night shift, (G)pass ing out the tic kets; you’re (Am)gon na have to pay her if you want to park here.

Well, (C)mom my’s lit tle danc er has (G)quite a lit tle se cret; (Am)work ing on the streets now, (F)nev er gon na keep it.

It’s (C)quite an im po si tion and (G)now she’s on ly wish ing that she would have lis tened (F)to the words they said.

Poor Tay lor.

She just wan ders a round,

un af fect ed by

the (G)win ter winds, yeah.

And (Fmaj7)she’ll pre tend that

she’s (G)some where else

so (Fmaj7)far and clear,

a bout (G)two thou sand miles

from here.

(C)Pe ter Pat rick pit ter pat ters on the win dow,

but (C)Sun ny Sil hou ette won’t let him in.

(C)Poor old Pete’s got (G)noth ing ’cause he’s been (Am)fall ing.

Some how (C)Sun ny knows (G)just where he’s been.

He thinks that sing ing on Sun day gon na (G)save his soul

(C)now that (G)Sat ur day’s gone.

(C)Some times he thinks that he’s on his way, but I could see

that his (F)brake lights are on.

Such a tough en chi la da filled up with na da, giv ing what she got ta give to get a dol lar bill.

Used to be a lim ber chick en, times a been a tick ing.

Now, she’s fin ger lick ing (F)to the man with the (C)mon ey in his pock et, fly ing in his rock et, on ly stop ping by on his (F)way to a bet ter world.

If (G)Tay lor finds a bet ter world,

then (G)Tay lor’s gon na run a way.

Taylor by Jack Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Taylor 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 184 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 "Taylor" 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 "Taylor"?
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.