Traffic In The Sky

by Jack Johnson
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Lyrics

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 es and then they’d (A)say...

“Well, how could we have (A)known?” I’ll tell them it’s not 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 ging.

In stead, they’ll (A)say...

“Well, how could we have (A)known?” I’ll tell them it’s not 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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Traffic In The Sky" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 136 BPM.

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

About “Traffic In The Sky”

Where are the chord symbols for "Traffic In The Sky" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Traffic In The Sky" is in D.
What key is "Traffic In The Sky" by Jack Johnson played in?
Traffic In The Sky is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Traffic In The Sky"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Traffic In The Sky" 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 "Traffic In The Sky"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Traffic In The Sky"?
"Traffic In The Sky" 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.
Does "Traffic In The Sky" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Traffic In The Sky" is in the key of D at 136 BPM.
What chords are in "Traffic In The Sky"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.