Is "Mama Said" 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 "Mama Said"?

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 "Mama Said" use?

Just 9 chords: Bb, C, C7, D, Dm, Eb, F, F#dim7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Lukas Graham songs work for kids?

Try "7 Years", "FUNERAL", "YOU'RE NOT THERE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Mama Said

· by Lukas Graham

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Lyrics

My Ma ma said that it was (Eb)o kay,

Ma ma said that it was (Dm)quite al right.

Our kind of peo ple had a (Dm)bed for the night and it was o kay.

Ma ma told us we were (Eb)good kids

and Dad dy told us, “Nev er (Dm)lis ten to the ones point ing nas ty (Dm)fin gers and mak ing fun,” ’cause we were good kids.

Re mem ber (CN.C.)ask ing both my (F)mom and dad I why we nev er trav eled to ex (Bb)ot ic lands.

We on ly ev er real ly (F)vis it friends, when I said noth ing to tell the when the (Bb)sum mer ends.

We nev er I’ll be sing ing (Eb)buy ing clothes, the folks were pass ing on this stuff in (Bb)plent y loads.

The old er kids, they start ed (F)year and then but out to play ball so we could (Bb)ru in them.

My Ma ma (CN.C.)said that it was (Eb)o kay,

Ma ma said that it was (Dm)quite al right.

Our kind of peo ple had a (Dm)bed for the night and it was o kay.

Ma ma told us we were (Eb)good kids

and Dad dy told us, “Nev er (Dm)lis ten to the ones point ing nas ty (Dm)fin gers and mak ing fun,” ’cause we were good kids.

Don’t get me (CN.C.)wrong, I did n’t (F)have it bad, I got e nough er lov ing from my (Bb)mom and dad.

But I don’t think they real ly (F)un der stood when I said that I want ed the deal in (Bb)Hol ly wood.

I told them I’ll be sing ing (Eb)on T V, the oth er kids were call ing me a (Bb)wan na be.

The old er kids, they start ed (F)bug ging me, but now they all stand ing right in (Bb)front of me.

My Ma ma (CN.C.)said that it was (Eb)o kay,

Ma ma said that it was (Dm)quite al right.

Our kind of peo ple had a (Dm)bed for the night and it was o kay.

Ma ma told us we were (Eb)good kids

and Dad dy told us, “Nev er (Dm)lis ten to the ones point ing nas ty (Dm)fin gers and mak ing fun,” ’cause we were good kids.

Don’t get me (CN.C.)wrong, I did n’t

I know which (C7)place I’m from, I know my (Bb)home.

When I’m in (C7)doubt and strug gl ing, that’s where I (Bb)go.

An old (Gm)friend can give ad vice

when new (Eb)friends on ly know a half (Bb)sto ry.

That’s why I (Gm)al ways keep them tight and why I’m o kay.

I said I’m o kay.

You know what my Ma ma said.

You know what she told me?

My Ma ma said that it was

Ma ma said that it was (Bb)o kay.

ba da, ba ba da ba ba.

Ba ba da, (Gm)ba ba da ba ba.

Ba ba da, (Gm)ba ba da ba ba.)

My Ma ma said that it was (Bb)o kay.

ba da, ba ba da ba ba.

Ba ba da, (Gm)ba ba da ba ba.

Ba ba da, (Gm)ba ba da ba ba.)

My Ma ma said that it was

My Ma ma said that it was (Eb)o kay.

(Eb)o kay.

Mama Said by Lukas Graham — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mama Said” by Lukas Graham 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 Eb at 84 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 "Mama Said" 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 "Mama Said"?: 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 "Mama Said" use?: Just 9 chords: Bb, C, C7, D, Dm, Eb, F, F#dim7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lukas Graham songs work for kids?: Try "7 Years", "FUNERAL", "YOU'RE NOT THERE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.