Mama's Broken Heart

by Miranda Lambert

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Lyrics

I I cut my bangs with some rust y kitch en scis sors.

like a I screamed his name when till the neigh bors called the cops.

I numbed the pain at the ex pense of my liv er.

when Don’t (Bm)know what I did next, all I know, I could n’t (Em)stop.

Word got a round and to the bar flies and the Bap tists.

My ma ma’s phone start ed ring in’ off the hook.

(Em)I can hear her now say in’ she ain’t gon na have it.

where Don’t (Bm)mat ter how you feel, it on ly to mat ters how you (Em)look.

Go and fix your make up, girl.

It’s just a break up.

Run and hide your cra zy and start act in’ like a la dy ’cause I raised you bet ter.

Got ta keep it to geth er e ven (B7)when you fall a part.

But this ain’t my ma ma’s bro ken (Em)heart.

I wish I could be just a lit tle less dra mat ic like a Ken screamed ne dy when Cam e lot went down in flames.

Leave it to me at to be hold in’ the match es when the (Bm)fire what trucks show up and no bod y else to (Em)blame.

Can’t get re venge and keep a spot less rep u ta tion.

Some times re venge is a choice you got ta make.

(Em)I My ma ma came from a soft er gen er a tion where you (Bm)get a grip and bite your lip just to save a lit tle (Em)face.

Go and fix your make up, girl.

It’s just a break up.

Run and hide your cra zy and start act in’ like a la dy ’cause I raised you bet ter.

Got ta keep it to geth er e ven (B7)when you fall a part.

But this ain’t my ma ma’s bro ken (Em)heart.

Pow der your nose, paint your toes, line your lips and keep ’em closed.

Cross your legs, dot your i’s and nev er let ’em see you cry.

Go and fix your make up, girl.

It’s just a break up.

Run and hide your cra zy and start act in’ like a la dy ’cause I raised you bet ter.

Got ta keep it to geth er e ven (B7)when you fall a part.

But this ain’t my ma ma’s bro ken heart.

Mama's Broken Heart by Miranda Lambert — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mama's Broken Heart by Miranda Lambert 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 E at 212 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's Broken Heart" 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's Broken Heart"?
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's Broken Heart" use?
Just 5 chords: B7, Bm, C, Em, Em6. Take it one section at a time.
What other Miranda Lambert songs work for kids?
Try "SOMETHIN' BAD", "AUTOMATIC", "VICE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.