Make It Mine

by Jason Mraz

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Wake up, ev ’ry one.

How can you sleep at a time like this?

Un less the dream er is the real you.

Lis ten to your voice,

the one that tells you to taste past the tip of your tongue.

Leap and the net will ap pear.

I don’t wan na wake be (D)fore the (Bm7)dream is (Em7)o ver I’m gon na (Am7)make it (D)mine.

Yes, (Bm7)I, I will own it.

I’m gon na (Am7)make it (D)mine.

Yes, I’ll (Cmaj7)make it all mine.

I keep my life on a heav y ro (Bm7)ta tion, re quest ing that it’s lift ing you up, up, up and a way and o ver to a (Cmaj7)ta ble at the Grat i tude (D)Ca fe.

And I am fi nal ly there.

And all the an gels, they’ll be sing ing, ah, I, la la la, I, la la la, I, la la la la, love this.

Well, I don’t wan na break

Tim ing’s ev ’ry thing, and this time there’s plen ty.

I am bal anc ing

care ful and stead y, and (Am7)rev el ing in en er gy that ev ’ry one’s e mit (D)ting.

Well, I don’t wan na wait no (D)more.

Oh, (Bm7)I wan na cel e brate the (Em7)whole world.

I’m gon na (Am7)make it (D)mine.

Oh, yes, (Bm7)I’m fol low ing (Em7)your joy.

I’m gon na (Am7)make it (D)mine be cause (Bm7)I, I am (Em7)o pen.

I’m gon na (Am7)make it (D)mine; that’s (Bm7)why I will (Em7)show it.

I’m gon na (Am7)make it all (D)mine.

Gon na make, gon na make, gon na make, (Em7)gon na make it, make it, make it (Am7)mine, all (D)mine.

Yes, I’ll (Cmaj7)make it all mine.

Make It Mine by Jason Mraz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Make It Mine” by Jason Mraz 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 156 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 "Make It Mine" 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 "Make It Mine"?
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 "Make It Mine" use?
Just 8 chords: Am7, Bbmaj7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, Ebmaj7, Em7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?
Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.