F-stop Blues

by Jack Johnson
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Lyrics

Her mit crabs and cow ry shells crush be (Bb)neath his feet as he comes towards you.

He’s

wav ing at you.

Lift him up to see what you can see.

He be gins his fo cus ing.

He’s

aim ing at you.

And now he has cut a ways from mem o ries and

close ups of an y thing that he has seen or e ven dreamed.

And now he’s fin ished fo cus ing.

He’s

i mag in ing light ning

strik ing sea sick ness a way

from (Bb)here.

(F)Look who’s laugh ing now

that you’ve

wast (C)ed

(F)how man y years?

And you’ve (Bb)bare ly e ven tast (C)ed

(F)an y thing re mote ly close to (Bb)ev ’ry thing you’ve boast ed a bout.

(F)Look who’s cry ing now.

Drift wood floats af ter (C)years of e ro sion.

(Bb)In com ing tide touch es roots to ex pose them.

Quick sand steals my (C)shoes.

Clouds bring the f stop blues.

F-stop Blues — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "F-stop Blues" by Jack Johnson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 128 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “F-stop Blues”

Can I learn "F-stop Blues" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "F-stop Blues" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 128 BPM.
What key is "F-stop Blues" by Jack Johnson played in?
F-stop Blues is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "F-stop Blues"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "F-stop Blues" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "F-stop Blues"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "F-stop Blues"?
"F-stop Blues" was originally performed by Jack Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?
Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "F-stop Blues"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "F-stop Blues" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "F-stop Blues"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "F-stop Blues" is in the key of Bb at 128 BPM.