My Give A Damn's Busted

by Jo Dee Messina

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Well, you (E7)filled up my head

with so man y lies.

You (A7)twist ed my heart till some thin’ snapped in side.

I’d (C)like to give it one more try, but my give a damn’s bust (E7)ed.

You can crawl back home and say you were wrong,

(A7)stand out in the yard and cry all night long.

(C)Go a head and wa ter the lawn; my give a damn’s bust (E7)ed.

I (D)real ly wan na (E7)care,

I (D)wan na feel (E7)some thin’.

Let me (D)dig a lit tle (A)deep er.

No, sor ry, noth in’.

(A)You can (E7)say you’ve got is sues, you can say you’re a vic tim.

It’s (A7)all your par ents’ fault.

I mean, af ter all, you did n’t pick ’em.

My give a damn’s bust (E7)ed.

Well, your ther a pist says it was all a mis take, a (A7)prod uct of the Pro zac and your co de pen dent ways.

My give a damn’s bust (E7)ed.

I (D)real ly wan na (E7)care,

I (D)wan na feel (E7)some thin’.

Let me (D)dig a lit tle (A)deep er.

No, still noth in’.

It’s a des p’rate sit u a tion, no tell in’ what you’ll do.

(A7)If I don’t for give you, you say your life is through.

My give a damn’s

bust ed.

Well,

I (D)real ly wan na (E7)care,

I (D)wan na feel (E7)some thin’.

Let me (D)dig a lit tle (A)deep er.

No, man, sor ry.

(CN.C.)My give a damn’s bust ed.

My Give A Damn's Busted by Jo Dee Messina — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Give A Damn's Busted” by Jo Dee Messina 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 100 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 "My Give A Damn's Busted" 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 "My Give A Damn's Busted"?
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 "My Give A Damn's Busted" use?
Just 6 chords: A, A7, C, D, E7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jo Dee Messina songs work for kids?
Try "DOWNTIME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.