Super Simple Piano

Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm

· by Crash Test Dummies

Loading song

Fetching song

1

—

Play in Full Modes More Songs for Kids

Lyrics

(Cm)Once

there was this (Eb)kid

who

(Ab)got in to an (Eb)ac ci dent and (Eb)could n’t come to school.

But And (Ab)when

he fi n’lly (Bbsus)came

(Eb)back,

(Bb)his

(Eb)hair

had turned from (Eb)black in to bright white.

He (Cb)said that it was (Eb)from when the (Cb)cars had smashed (Bb7)so

(Ab)hard.

(Gm7)Mmm mmm (Dm7)mmm mmm.

(Gm7)Mmm mmm (Dm7)mmm mmm.

(Cm)Once

there was this (Eb)girl

who

(Ab)would n’t go and (Eb)change di with the (Eb)girls right in the change room.

And (Ab)when

they fi n’lly (Bbsus)made

(Eb)her,

(Bb)they

(Eb)saw

birth marks all (Eb)o ver her bod y.

She (Cb)could n’t quite ex (Eb)plain it.

They’d (Cb)al ways just (Bb7)been

(Ab)there.

(Gm7)Mmm mmm (Dm7)mmm mmm.

(Gm7)Mmm mmm (Dm7)mmm mmm.

(Gm7)Mmm mmm (Dm7)mmm mmm.

(Gm7)Mmm mmm (Dm7)mmm mmm.

But both girl and (Eb)boy were glad

that one kid had it (Eb)worse than that.

’Cause

Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm by Crash Test Dummies — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies 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 Ab at 92 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 "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" 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 "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm"?: 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 "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" use?: Just 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Bbsus4, Cb, Cm, Dm7, Eb, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Crash Test Dummies songs work for kids?: Try "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.