Is "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now" 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 "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now"?

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 "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now" use?

Just 19 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, C, C6, C7, Cb, D, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Marc Shaiman songs work for kids?

Try "I CAN HEAR THE BELLS", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (from Hairspray)", "Good Morning Baltimore". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now

· by Marc Shaiman

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Lyrics

(F)Stop!

Stop tell ing me what to do oo.

(Dm)Don’t!

Don’t treat me like a child of two oo.

(Bb)No!

I know that you want what’s best.

(C)Please!

But, moth er, please give it a rest!

Stop!

Don’t!

No!

Please!

Stop!

Don’t!

No!

Please!

Stop!

Don’t!

No!

Please!

(C)Ma ma, I’m a big (C7)girl (F)now!

(F)Once up on a time when I was just a kid, you (Dm)nev er let me do just what the old er kids did.

But (Bb)lose that laun dry list of what you won’t al low, ’cause, (C)ma ma, I’m a big (C7)girl (F)now!

(F)Once up on a time I used to play with toys, but (Dm)now I’d rath er play a round with teen age boys.

So, (Bb)if I get a hick ey, please don’t have a cow, ’cause, (C)ma ma, I’m a big (C7)girl (F)now!

Ma, I got ta tell you that with out a doubt I get my (F)best danc ing les sons from you oo.

You’re the one who taught me how to “Twist and Shout” be cause you (G)shout non stop and you’re so (Dm)twist (C)ed (Dm)too (C)oo!

Wo oh oh oh oh!

(F)Once I used to fid get ’cause I just sat home.

But (Dm)now I’m just like Gid get and I got ta get to Rome!

So, (Bb)say ar ri ve der ci!

Too dle oo!

And ciao!

’Cause, (C)ma ma, I’m a big (C7)girl (F)now!

Oh oh oh!

Stop!

Don’t!

No!

Please!

Stop!

Don’t!

No!

Please!

Stop!

Don’t!

No!

Please!

(Db)Ma ma, I’m a big (Db7)girl (Gb)now!

(Db)Hey, ma ma, say, ma ma.

(Gb)Once up on a time I was a shy young thing.

Could (Ebm)bare ly walk and talk so much as dance and sing.

But (Cb)let me hit the stage, I wan na take my bow, ’cause, (Db)ma ma, I’m a big (Db7)girl (Gb)now!

(Db)Wo oh oh oh oh!

(Gb)Once up on a time I used to dress up “Ken,” but (Ebm)now that I’m a wom an I like big ger men!

And (Cb)I don’t need a Bar bie doll to show me how, ’cause, (Db)ma ma, I’m a big (Db7)girl (Gb)now!

Ma, you al ways taught me what was right from wrong, and now I (Gb)just wan na give it a try y.

Ma ma, I’ve been in the nest for far too long.

So (Ab)please give a push and, ma ma, (Ebm)watch (Db)me (Ebm)fly!

(D)Watch me fly!

Hey, ma ma, say, ma ma.

(G)One day I will meet a man you won’t con demn.

And (Em)we will have some kids and you can tor ture them.

But (C)let me be a star be fore I take that vow, ’cause, (D)ma ma, I’m a big (D7)girl (G)now!

Oh (D)oh (Em)oh!

(C)Ma ma, I’m a big (D7)girl (G)now!

Hey (D)hey (Em)hey hey (Em)hey!

(C6)Ma ma, I’m a (D7)big girl!

Ooh, such a big, big girl!

I’m a big girl now!

Oh oh oh (Em)oh oh.

Oh oh oh (C)oh.

Please!

(D)Ma ma, I’m a big (D7)girl (G)now!

Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now by Marc Shaiman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now” by Marc Shaiman 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 Bb at 100 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 "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now" 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 "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now"?: 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 "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now" use?: Just 19 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, C, C6, C7, Cb, D, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Marc Shaiman songs work for kids?: Try "I CAN HEAR THE BELLS", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (from Hairspray)", "Good Morning Baltimore". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.