Momma Song

by Benson Boone

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Lyrics

Mom ma, I’m miss ing home,

and Cal i for nia’s get ting cold er,

and cold er, and cold er.

I miss you.

And Mom ma, I’m get ting old.

Does get ting old

er,

and old er, and old er?

I miss you.

Mom ma, don’t you know,

there’s noth ing to be sor ry a bout.

I’m so proud of (Bb)all you’ve done.

Take me down your old street.

Tell me your mem ’ries of when you were young and when you fell in love.

Drive me through the coun try, tell me your sto ry.

And you can play all of your fa v’rite songs.

’Cause I’m gon na need this, when I’m hold ing pic tures of you and that’s

all that I’ve got (F)left,

all that I’ve got (G)left,

all that I’ve got (F)left.

Late ly it’s get ting hard.

I’ve start ed look ing like my fa ther, and it makes me cry a lit (F)tle bit.

’Cause he real ly should have made it big.

’Cause damn, he’s good at ev ’ry thing.

And ev ’ry thing I am’s be cause of you.

I’m a man you.

(F)left,

all that I’ve got (Bb)left.

Momma Song by Benson Boone — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Momma Song” by Benson Boone 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 82 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 "Momma Song" 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 "Momma Song"?
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 Benson Boone songs work for kids?
Try "Beautiful Things", "Cry", "Death Wish Love". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.