What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?

by Melanie
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I Look what they’ve done to my song,

Ma.

Look what they’ve done to my song.

Well it’s the (Bb)on ly thing that I could (C7)do half right and it’s (Eb)turn ing out all wrong, and Ma.

at Look what they’ve done

to my (Bb)song.

I Look what they’ve done to my brain,

Ma.

Look what they’ve done to my brain.

Well they the (Bb)picked it like that a could (C7)chick en bone and I (Eb)think I’m half in sane, and Ma.

at Look what they’ve done

to my (Bb)song.

Look what they’ve done

to my (Gm)song,

Ma, Ma.

(Eb7)Look what they’ve done

to my song.

It’s the (Bb)on ly thing I can (C7)do al right and they (Eb)turned it up side down, oh Ma,

look what they’ve done to my song.

Look what they’ve done

to my (Gm)song,

Ma, Ma.

(Eb7)Look what they’ve done

to my song.

It’s the (Bb)on ly thing I can (C7)do al right and they (Eb)turned it up side down, oh Ma,

look what they’ve done to my song.

(Bb)song.

What Have They Done To My Song, Ma? — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 69 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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

Can I play "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" by Melanie played in?
What Have They Done To My Song, Ma? is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?"?
The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?"?
"What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" was originally performed by Melanie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C7, Eb, Eb7, F, Gm.
What other songs by Melanie can I play here?
Try "LAY DOWN", "BRAND NEW KEY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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