Trip Around The Sun

by Jimmy Buffett with Martina McBride

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Lyrics

Here I’m sing in’ hap py (C#m)birth day,

bet ter think a bout the (A)wish I make.

On This (G#7)year gone (C#m)by ain’t been a (A)piece of cake.

spent.

Ev ’ry day’s a rev o (C#m)lu tion,

pull it to geth er and it (A)comes un done.

with Just (G#7)one more (C#m)can dle and a (A)trip a round the (E)sun.

I’m just (A)hang in’ on while this ol’ world keeps (E)spin nin’.

And it’s (C#m)good to know it’s out of my con trol.

If there’s one thing that I’ve learned from all this (E)liv ing,

is that it would n’t change a thing if I let go.

No, you nev er see it (C#m)com in’,

al ways wind up won d’rin’ (A)where it went.

On ly (G#7)time will (C#m)tell if it was (A)time of well spent.

It’s an oth er rev e (C#m)la tion,

pull cel e brat ing what I (A)should have done

with these (G#7)sou ve (C#m)nirs dle of my (A)trip a round the (E)sun.

I’m just (A)hang in’ on while this ol’ world keeps (E)spin nin’.

And it’s (C#m)good to know it’s out of my con trol.

If there’s one thing that I’ve learned from all this (E)liv ing,

is that it would n’t change a thing if I let go.

No, you nev er see it

Yes, I’ll make a res o (C#m)lu tion

that I’ll nev er make an (A)oth er one.

Just en (C#m)joy this ride on my (A)trip a round the (E)sun,

just en (G#7)joy this (C#m)ride.

Trip Around The Sun by Jimmy Buffett with Martina McBride — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Trip Around The Sun by Jimmy Buffett with Martina McBride 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 120 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 "Trip Around The Sun" 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 "Trip Around The Sun"?
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.