Mary's Song (Oh My My My)

by Taylor Swift

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She said, “I was sev en and you sud were nine.

I (C)looked at you lit tle like the stars that shine but your (Bb)in the sky,

the pret ty lights.

And our (F)dad dies used to joke a bout the two of us They (C)grow in’ up lieved and real fall in’ in love.

And our (Bb)ma mas smiled

and rolled their eyes

and said, (Gm7)‘Oh,

my my,

my.’

Take me back to the house in the back yard tree.

aisle.

Said you’d (C)beat me up, came you were big ger than me.

You (Bb)nev er did,

is you nev er did.

Take me back when our world was had one ver block wide.

fight, I dared (C)min’ you to kiss bies me and ran in’ when you tried.

You ter (Bb)Just two kids,

you and morn I.

light.

Oh, (F)my, my, my, my.

Well, I was six teen when you sud den ly I (C)was n’t that lit tle girl you used to see, but your (Bb)eyes still shined

like pret ty lights.

And our (F)dad dies used to joke a bout the two of us.

They (C)nev er be lieved we’d real ly fall in love.

And our (Bb)ma mas smiled

and rolled their eyes

and said, (Gm7)‘Oh,

my my,

my.’

Take me back to the creek beds we we turned up.

aisle.

Said Our (C)Two A.

M., came you rid in’ in your truck, and (Bb)all I need

is you next to me.

Take me back to the time we man our years y first fight, the slam (C)min’ of to doors bies ’stead of kiss y good you night.

Af ter (Bb)stayed out side

till the morn in’ light.

Oh, (F)my, my, my, my.

Well,

A few years had gone and come a round.

We were (C)sit tin’ at our fav ’rite spot in town and you (Bb)looked at me,

got down on one knee.

Take me back

And, (F)I’ll be eight y sev en, you’ll be eight y nine.

I’ll still (C)look at you like the stars that shine (Bb)in the sky.

Oh, (Gm7)my, my my.”

Mary's Song (Oh My My My) by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mary's Song (Oh My My My) by Taylor Swift 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 140 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 "Mary's Song (Oh My My My)" 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 "Mary's Song (Oh My My My)"?
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.
What other Taylor Swift songs work for kids?
Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.