Is "My Life '06" 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 Life '06"?

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 Life '06" use?

Just 14 chords: Ab, Abdom, Abmin, Bbm7, Bbm9, C, C7, Cm9, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Mary J. Blige songs work for kids?

Try "BE WITHOUT YOU", "FAMILY AFFAIR", "JUST FINE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

My Life '06

· by Mary J. Blige

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Lyrics

(My life, my life, my life my life, in the sun shine.) If you looked in (Cm9)my life and see what (Abm13)I’ve seen,

la, da, da, da, (Fm9)da, if you looked in (Cm9)my life and see what (Abm13)I’ve seen,

la, da, da, da, (Fm9)da, if you looked in (Cm9)my life and see what (Abm13)I’ve life, seen.

my life, my life, my life in the sun shine.) Life can (Cm9)be on ly (Abm13)what you (Bbm9)make it.

When you’re (Cm9)feel ing down, (Abm13)you should nev er (Bbm9)fake it.

Say what’s (Cm9)on your mind

and you’ll (Bbm9)find in time

(Cm9)that all the neg a (Abm13)tive en er gy,

it will all de cease

and you’ll be at peace with your self.

You won’t real ly need no one else

ex cept for the man a bove,

be cause He’ll give you love.

(My life, my life, my life, my life in the sun shine.) If you looked in (Cm9)my life and see what (Abm13)I’ve seen,

if you looked in (Cm9)my life and see what (Abm13)I’ve seen,

if you looked in (Cm9)my life and see what (Abm13)I’ve life, seen.

my life, my life, my life.) (My life, my life, my life, my life.)

I got ta (Fm9)go through the fi (Cm9)re and raise the flame, (Abm13)let it burn real deep, (Bbm9)please skip o ver the pain.

I got ta (Fm9)break through.

Yeah, yeah, I (Abm13)got ta break through.

I’m rec og (Fm9)niz in’ the man (Cm9)in the mir ror was me (Abm13)that was hurt in’ my self (Bbm9)in re al i ty.

I had to break through.

Oh, I (Abm13)had to break (Bbm9)through.

You know what I’m talk (Bbm9)in’ ’bout, yeah.

I’m talk in’ (Cm9)’bout get tin’ it to geth er, yeah, (Bbm9)uh.

I’m talk in’ ’bout (Fm9)deal in’ with the pres sure.

I’m talk in’ (Abm13)’bout let tin’ it burn.

Let it burn.

Let it (Fm9)burn.

Let it burn.

(Cm9)Let it burn, yeah,

oh.

If you looked in (Cm9)my life and see what (Abm13)I’ve seen,

if you looked in (Cm9)my life and see what (Abm13)I’ve seen,

(Fm9)my (Cm9)life (Ab)is (Bbm7)just (C)like (Gm11)your (C7#9)life,

oh.

My Life '06 by Mary J. Blige — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Life '06” by Mary J. Blige 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 75 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 Life '06" 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 Life '06"?: 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 Life '06" use?: Just 14 chords: Ab, Abdom, Abmin, Bbm7, Bbm9, C, C7, Cm9, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mary J. Blige songs work for kids?: Try "BE WITHOUT YOU", "FAMILY AFFAIR", "JUST FINE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.