She Used To Be Mine

by Michael Crawford

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I (Am)un der stand there’s (F)noth ing I can (Gsus)do.

I can’t be (Csus2)what she needs as (Am9)long as she needs (F#)you.

If (C)you’re the one she’ll (F)turn to from now (E)on,

there are (Am)things that you should (F)know a (Dm9)bout her when I’m (Fm6)gone.

She’s not as (Csus)brave as she might (C)seem.

And when she’s (F)had a scar y dream, if (Em7)you don’t hold her, (Am7)she won’t sleep all (F#)night.

She’s not as (Am7)strong as she should (Dm7)be.

She cries at (B)mov ies (E7)on T (Am)V and (F)counts on you to (C)see that things go (Dm11)right.

But (G7)she’s a (C)chance to (C)make your dreams come (Fmaj7)true,

to (G)have some (C)one who thinks there’s (Am7)noth ing you can’t (Dm7)do.

A (E7)chance to live each (E)day and (Am)care the way you (G)al ways knew you (F)could.

Take (C)care of her for (Am7)me.

She (G7sus)used to (G9)be (C)mine.

She’s not her (Csus)best on rain y (C)days, she’ll test your (F)love a hun dred ways.

She (Em7)plays with your e (Am7)mo tions like a (F#)song.

She chas es (Am7)dreams that can’t come (Dm7)true and al ways (B)tries too (E7)hard for (Am)you and (F)nev er knows just (C)how to say she’s (Dm11)wrong.

But (G7)she’s a (C)chance to (C)make your life com (Fmaj7)plete.

A (G)chance to (C)take these lone ly (Am7)days and make them (Dm7)sweet.

A (E)chance to feel so (E)good that (Am)ev ’ry one will (G)wish they (Am)could be (F)you.

Take (Cmaj7)care of her for (Am7)me.

She (G7sus)used to be (C)mine.

She’ll nev er (Fm6)leave you (C)an y time a (Am)lone.

She (Bb)needs more time and (C)ten der ness than (F)an y one you’ve known.

But (Ab7)she’s a (Db)chance you’ll (Db)nev er have a (Gbmaj7)gain.

A (Ab)chance to (Db)laugh a lot and (Bbm7)pit y oth er (Ebm7)men.

A (F)chance I can’t for (F)get.

A (Bbm)chance that I some (Ab)how let slip a (Gb)way.

Take (Dbmaj7)care of her for (Bbm7)me.

She (Ab7sus)used to be (Db)mine.

She Used To Be Mine by Michael Crawford — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “She Used To Be Mine” by Michael Crawford 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 C 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 "She Used To Be Mine" 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 "She Used To Be Mine"?
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 "She Used To Be Mine" use?
Just 38 chords: Ab, Ab7, Am, Am7, Am9, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, +30 more. Take it one section at a time.