About “What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?”

What key is "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" in?

"What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" by Melanie is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 69 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?"?

This arrangement of "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" uses 6 chords: Bb, C7, Eb, Eb7, F, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Melanie can I play here?

Try "LAY DOWN", "BRAND NEW KEY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.