Is "Mended" 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 "Mended"?

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 "Mended" use?

Just 10 chords: Bb, Cm, Dm, Dm7, Eb, Ebsus2, F, Fsus4, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Matthew West songs work for kids?

Try "DO SOMETHING", "GRACE WINS", "MORE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Mended

· by Matthew West

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Lyrics

How man y times can (Eb)one heart (Bb)break?

It was nev er s’posed to (Eb)be this (Bb)way.

Look in the mir ror, but you (Bb)find some one you (F)nev er thought you’d (Eb)be.

Oh, but I can still (Eb)rec cog (Bb)nize the one I love in your (Eb)tear stained (Bb)eyes.

I know you might not (Eb)see it (Bb)now, so (F)lift your eyes to (Ebsus2)Me.

When you see bro ken be yond re pair, I see heal ing be yond be lief.

When you see too far gone,

I see one step a way from home.

You see noth ing but dam aged goods, I see some thing good in the mak ing.

I’m not (Gm7)fin ished yet.

When (Ebsus2)you see wound ed, I see mend ed.

You see your (Eb)worst mis (Bb)take, but I see the (Eb)price I (Bb)paid.

And there’s noth ing you could (Eb)ev er (Bb)do to (F)lose what grace has (Eb)won.

So hold on, it’s (Eb)not the (Bb)end.

No, this is where love’s (Eb)work be (Bb)gins.

I’m mak ing (Eb)all things (Bb)new, and (F)I will make a mir a cle of you.

When you see bro I see mend ed.

I see My child, My be lov ed, the new cre a tion you’re be com ing.

You see the scars from when you fell, but I see the sto ries they will tell.

You see worth less, but I see price less.

You see pain, but I see a pur pose.

You see un (Bb)worth y, un de serv ing, but I see you through eyes of mer

cy.

When you see bro ken be yond re pair, I see heal ing be yond be lief.

You’re not (Gm7)too far gone,

you’re one step a way from home.

When you see noth ing but dam aged goods, I see some thing good in the mak ing.

I’m not (Gm7)fin ished yet,

no.

When (Ebsus2)you see wound ed, I see mend ed.

Oh,

I see mend ed.

Whoa,

oh, I see mend

ed.

I’m not (Gm7)fin ished yet.

When (Ebsus2)you see wound ed, I see mend ed.

Mended by Matthew West — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mended” by Matthew West 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 Eb at 144 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Mended" 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 "Mended"?: 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 "Mended" use?: Just 10 chords: Bb, Cm, Dm, Dm7, Eb, Ebsus2, F, Fsus4, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Matthew West songs work for kids?: Try "DO SOMETHING", "GRACE WINS", "MORE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.