Biscuits

by Kacey Musgraves

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(F)Tak ing down your neigh (C)bor won’t (F)take you an y higher.

I (F)burned my own damn (C)fin ger pok ing (F)some one else ’s (C)fire.

I’ve (F)nev er got ten (C)tall er mak ing (E7)some one else feel (Am)small.

If you (D7)ain’t got noth in’ nice to say, don’t (G)say noth in’ at (G7)all.

Just (Am)hoe (G)your own (C)row and (G)raise your own (Am)ba bies.

(C)Smoke your own smoke and (G)grow your own (Am)dai sies.

Mend your own (C)fenc es and (E7)own your own (Am)cra zy.

(C)Mind your own bis cuits, and (G)life will be (Am)gra vy.

(C)Mind your own bis cuits, and (G)life will be (C)gra vy.

No bod y’s (C)per fect; we’ve all (F)lost, and we’ve all (C)lied.

(F)Most of us have cheat (C)ed; the (F)rest of us have tried.

The (F)ho li est of ho lies e ven (E7)slip from time to time.

We’ve (D7)all got dirt y laun dry hang ing (G)on the (G7)line.

So,

Pour ing (Am)salt (G)in my (C)sug ar won’t (F)make yours an y (C)sweet er.

(F)Piss in’ in my (C)yard ain’t gon na (G)make yours an y green er.

And (Am)I (G)would n’t (C)know a bout the (F)rocks in your (C)shoes.

So I’ll just do me, and hon ey, (G)you can just do (G7)you.

So, (Am)hoe (G)your own (C)row and (G)raise your own (Am)ba bies.

(C)Smoke your own smoke and (G)grow your own (Am)dai sies.

Mend your own (C)fenc es and (E7)own your own (Am)cra zy.

(C)Mind your own bis cuits, and (G)life will be (Am)gra vy.

(C)Mind your own bis cuits, and (G)life will be (C)gra vy.

Biscuits by Kacey Musgraves — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Biscuits by Kacey Musgraves 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 C at 172 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 "Biscuits" 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 "Biscuits"?
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 Kacey Musgraves songs work for kids?
Try "RAINBOW", "FOLLOW YOUR ARROW", "LOVE IS A WILD THING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.