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Mama Who Bore Me

· by Duncan Sheik

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Lyrics

(Am)Ma ma, who bore me,

(G)Ma ma, who gave me

no way to han dle things, who made me so sad.

(Am)Ma ma, the weep ing,

(G)Ma ma, the an gels.

No sleep in Heav en or Beth

le hem.

Some (F)pray that one day

Christ will come a’ call ing.

They light a can dle

and (Asus)hope that it glows.

And some just lie there, cry ing for (Dsus)Him to come and find them.

But (F)when He comes, they don’t know how to go.

Ma ma, who bore me,

(G)Ma ma, who gave me

no way to han dle things, who made me so bad.

(A)Ma ma, the weep ing,

(G)Ma ma, the an gels.

No sleep in Heav en

or Beth

le hem.

Mama Who Bore Me by Duncan Sheik — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mama Who Bore Me” by Duncan Sheik 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 A at 66 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 "Mama Who Bore Me" 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 Who Bore Me"?: 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 Who Bore Me" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Am, Asus4, C, D, Dsus4, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Duncan Sheik songs work for kids?: Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.