Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?

by The Lovin' Spoonful

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Did you (G)ev er have to make up your mind

and (G)pick up on one and leave the (E7)oth er er hind?

It’s (G)not of ten eas y and (C)not of ten kind.

Did you (D)ev er have to make up your mind?

Did you (G)ev er have to fi n’lly de cide

and (G)say yes to one and let the (E7)oth er one ride?

There’s (G)so man y chan ges and (C)tears you must hide.

Did you (D)ev er have to fi n’lly de cide?

Did you

Some times there’s (E)one with big blue eyes, the cute as a bun ny, with (A)then you get dis ed by plen ty of mon ey.

And (A)just when you think er she’s that (E)one in the world and says, your (D)heart gets (G)sto len by some (D)mou sy lit tle girl.

And then you (D)bet ter go (G)home, son, and (D)make up your mind.” Then you (G)bet you bet ter fi n’lly de cide

and (G)say yes to one and let the oth er one ride.

There’s (G)so man y chan ges and (C)tears you must hide.

Did you (D)ev er have to fi n’lly de cide?

Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind? by The Lovin' Spoonful — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?” by The Lovin' Spoonful 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 100 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 "Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?" 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 "Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?"?
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.
How many chords does "Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?" use?
Just 8 chords: A, C, D, E, E7, F, F#, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Lovin' Spoonful songs work for kids?
Try "DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC", "SUMMER IN THE CITY", "YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO BE SO NICE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.