When Your Mind's Made Up

by The Swell Season

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Lyrics

(Cmaj7)So,

you’re if you want some (Am9)thing,

and you (G)call,

call, all then I’ll wan na (F)come run ning

to (Cmaj7)fight,

and I’ll be (Am9)at your door

when there’s (G)noth

ing

worth (F)run ning for.

When your (Am)mind’s

made up, when your (G)mind’s

made up,

there’s (F)no point try’n’ to change it.

When your (Am)mind’s

made up, when your (G)mind’s

made up,

there’s (F)no point try’n’ to stop it.

(Cmaj7)See,

you’re just like ev ’ry (Am9)one,

and when (G)stuff

falls, all you I’ll wan na (F)do is run

a (Cmaj7)way

and hide all (Am9)by your self

on this (G)fore

front;

there’s (F)noth ing else.

When your (Am)mind’s

made up, when your (G)mind’s

made up,

there’s (F)no point try’n’ to change it.

When your (Am)mind’s

made up, when your (G)mind’s

made up,

there’s (F)no point try’n’ to stop it.

(F)no point e ven talk ing.

When your (Am)mind’s

made up, when your (G)mind’s

made up,

there’s (F)no point try’n’ to fight it.

When your (Am)mind,

your (G)mind.

(Am)Ah,

(G)ah.

(Am)Ah,

ah.

(F)No point try’n to change it.

When your...

(Am)Ah,

ah.

(F)No point try’n to change it.

When your...

(Cmaj7)So,

if you want some (Am9)thing,

and you (G)call,

call,

then I’ll (F)come run ning.

When Your Mind's Made Up by The Swell Season — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When Your Mind's Made Up” by The Swell Season 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 168 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "When Your Mind's Made Up" 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 "When Your Mind's Made Up"?
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 The Swell Season songs work for kids?
Try "Falling Slowly", "Gold", "If You Want Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.