My Heaven

by Mary Chapin Carpenter

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There’s Noth ing shat ters, (F)noth ing breaks,

noth ing hurts and (F)noth ing aches.

ed foun tains.

We got our selves one (F)hell uv a place

in my (F)heav en.

Look ing down at the (F)world be low, You can a bunch of whin ing,

fight ing shmoes.

and if you Up here we got (F)none of those

in my (F)heav en.

There’s pools and shat and (F)hills and moun

mu sic, art and (F)noth and light ed foun tains.

We Who needs here?

one (F)hell No one’s count

in my (F)heav en.

No one works; at we (F)all just play.

You can a pick the weath er

ev ’ry day and if you change your we got (F)that’s O K

in my (F)heav en.

(F)heav en.

Grand lit ma’s up here,

Grand pa, (Bb)too,

in a (C)con do with to (F)die for (Bb)views.

And more There’s pres i dents and mov ie (Bb)stars.

when You just come ing (Dm)as you (Bb)are.

No neigh one’s lost and (F)no one’s miss ing,

no more part ings, just hugs and kiss ing.

And all these stars are (F)just for wish ing

in my (F)heav en.

For ev ’ry soul that’s (F)down there wait ing, hold ing on, still hes i tat ing, we say a prayer of

lev i tat ing

in my (F)heav en.

You can look back on your (F)life and lot, but it can’t mat ter (F)what you’re not.

By the (Bb)time you’re here, we’re (F)all we’ve got

in my (F)heav en,

in my (F)heav en,

in my (F)heav en.

My Heaven by Mary Chapin Carpenter — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Heaven by Mary Chapin Carpenter 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 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 Heaven" 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 Heaven"?
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 Heaven" use?
Just 5 chords: Bb, Bbmaj9, C, Dm, F. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mary Chapin Carpenter songs work for kids?
Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.