Traffic In The Sky

· by Jack Johnson

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Puz There’s traf fic in the (F#m7)sky and it does n’t seem to be er get ting much (Em7)bet ter.

There’s kids play ing (D)games on the pave ment, draw ing (F#m7)waves on the pave ment, mm, hmm; there’re shad ows of the (Em7)planes on the pave ment, mm, hmm.

It’s e nough to make me (F#m7)cry, but that don’t (C)seem like it would make it feel (Em7)bet ter.

The May be it’s a (D)dream and if I scream, from it would (F#m7)burst at the seams; but whole place would fall in to piec (Em7)lis es and then they’d (A)say...

“Well, how could we have (A)known?” I’ll tell them it’s not (D)real ly not so hard to (Bm)tell.

No, no, (G)no.

If you keep add ing stones, soon the wa ter (D)will be lost in the (Bm)well.

Mm, hmm.

Words zle piec es in the (F#m7)ground; and it does but no one ev er seems to be (Em7)dig ging.

In stead, look ing (D)up towards the heav ens with their (F#m7)eyes on the heav ens, mm, hmm; there’re shad ows on the (Em7)way to the heav ens, mm, hmm.

It’s e nough to make me (F#m7)cry, but that don’t (C)seem like it would make it feel (Em7)bet ter.

The an swers could be (D)found; and we could learn are dig ging (F#m7)down, at the seams; and no one er seems to be dig (Em7)lis ging.

In stead, they’ll (A)say...

“Well, how could we have (A)known?” I’ll tell them it’s not (D)real ly not so hard to (Bm)tell.

No, no, (G)no.

If you keep add ing stones, soon the wa ter (D)will be lost in the (Bm)well.

Mm, hmm.

(Bm)well, lost in the (G)well.

Mm,

mm, mm, (D)mm.

Traffic In The Sky by Jack Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Traffic In The Sky” 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 D at 136 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 "Traffic In The Sky" 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 "Traffic In The Sky"?: 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.
What other Jack Johnson songs work for kids?: Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.