Turning Japanese

by The Vapors

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I’ve got your pic ture

of me and you.

You wrote I love you.

I love you too.

I sit and (G5)stare at it, there’s (D5)noth ing else to (G5)do.

Oh, it’s in col or.

Your hair is brown.

Your eyes are ha zel

and soft as clouds.

I of ten (G5)kiss you when there’s (D5)no one else a (G5)round.

I’ve got your (G5)pic ture.

I’ve got your pic ture.

I’d like a (E5)mil lion of you o ver my self.

I want a (G5)doc tor to take your pic ture so I can (E5)look at you from in side as well.

You’ve got me (C5)turn ing up and turn ing down.

I’m (E5)turn ing in.

I’m (D5)turn ing ’round.

I’m (G5)turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.

I real ly (D5)think so.

(F5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.

I real ly (C5)think so.

(G5)turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.

I real ly (D5)think so.

(F5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.

I real ly (C5)think so.

(C5)think so.

No (G5)sex, no drugs, no wine, no wom en, no fun, no sin, no you.

No won der it’s (D5)dark.

(F5)Ev ’ry one a round me is a to tal stran ger.

Ev ’ry one a voids me like a cy clone rang er, (C5)ev ’ry one.

That’s why I’m (G5)turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.

I real ly (D5)think so.

(F5)Turn ing Jap a nese.

I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.

I real ly (C5)think so.

(G5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.

I real ly (D5)think so.

(F5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.

I real ly (C5)think so.

(G5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.

I real ly (D5)think so.

(F5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.

I real ly (C5)think so.

(G5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.

I real ly (D5)think so, thinnk so, think so, think so.

(F5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.

I real ly (C5)think so.

Turning Japanese by The Vapors — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors 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 G 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 "Turning Japanese" 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 "Turning Japanese"?
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.