Is "Heaven" 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 "Heaven"?

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 "Heaven" use?

Just 8 chords: Am7, B, C, D, Em, Em7, G, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Mary Mary songs work for kids?

Try "I WORSHIP YOU", "SPEAK TO ME", "YESTERDAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Heaven

· by Mary Mary

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Lyrics

I got to (G)get my self (Em7)to geth er, ’cause I (C)got some place (Am7)to go, (C)and I’m pray ing when (Em7)I get there.

I see (C)ev ’ry one (Am7)I know.

I (C)wan na go (to Heav (Em7)en).

I wan na go (to Heav (Am7)en).

Said I (C)wan na go (to Heav (Em7)en).

I wan na go (to Heav (Am7)en).

Do you (C)wan na go?

The on ly Can (C)you pic ture a place where there’s a smile on ev er y face es.

and all the wor ry, all the stress ing, all the pres sure’s been e rased?

less.

Walk ing down a street that’s gold en, an gels sing in per fect weath er.

Ev ’ry bod y’s got a man sion.

Y’all, it na just don’t get no bet ter.

I wan na (G)go.

I got to (G)get my self (Em7)to geth er, ’cause I (C)got some place (Am7)to go, (C)and I’m pray ing when (Em7)I get there.

I see (C)ev ’ry one (Am7)I know.

I (C)wan na go (to Heav (Em7)en).

I wan na go (to Heav (Am7)en).

Said I (C)wan na go (to Heav (Em7)en).

I wan na go (to Heav (Am7)en).

Do you (C)wan na go?

The on ly Can (C)way I can ex plain it is that at we go through y chang es.

and Though we know it serves a pur pose, still some times it just seems worth less.

But this race that I am run ning, wheth er I it fast or slow, er.

long as I just keep on run ning, I’m gon na make don’t get no bet ter.

I wan na (G)go.

I got to it there some day, I know.

I got to

(There’s a (G)place for us.)

One (C)day I wan (Am7)na see (C)it.

(There’s a (Gmaj7)place for us),

and (C)you may not (Am7)be lieve it, but I’m just liv ing my life so I can live (Am7)a gain.

Ev ’ry day I’m get ting read y, ’cause I (C)wan na make (Am7)it in.

(G)Heav (D)en.

I got to (G)get my self (Em7)to geth er, ’cause I (C)got some place (Am7)to go, (C)and I’m pray ing when (Em7)I get there.

I see (C)ev ’ry one (Am7)I know.

I (C)wan na go (to Heav (Em7)en).

I wan na go (to Heav (C)en).

Ooh, it gets (G)hard (Em7)some times, and some times I (C)lose my way,

but (C)Lord knows I’m try (Em7)ing to get to Heav en some day.

Said I (C)wan na go (to Heav (Em7)en).

I wan na go (to Heav (Am7)en).

Do you (C)wan na go (to Heav (Em7)en)?

I wan na go (to Heav (Am7)en).

Said I (C)wan na go (to Heav (Em7)en).

I wan na go (to Heav (Am7)en).

Do you (C)wan na go?

(to Heav (Em7)en)?

I wan na go (to Heav (Am7)en).

Said I (C)wan na go

Heaven by Mary Mary — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Heaven” by Mary Mary 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 85 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 "Heaven" 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 "Heaven"?: 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 "Heaven" use?: Just 8 chords: Am7, B, C, D, Em, Em7, G, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mary Mary songs work for kids?: Try "I WORSHIP YOU", "SPEAK TO ME", "YESTERDAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.