Mother Knows Best

by Donna Murphy

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(G)still a lit tle sap ling,

(Gm7)You know why we stay up in this (C6)tow er?

safe and sound, yes.

(F)Guess I al ways knew this day was com ing,

(G)knew that soon you’d want to leave the nest.

trust me, pet; (Gm)Moth er knows (Fmaj7)best.

(Fmaj7)Moth er knows (F6)best, (Fmaj7)lis ten to your (F6)Moth er, (Gm)it’s a scar y (C7)world out (F)there.

(Fmaj7)Moth er knows (F6)best, (Fmaj7)one way or an (F6)oth er, (F)some thing will go wrong, I swear.

(Dm)can ni bals and snakes,

(Fmaj7)Moth er’s right (F6)here, (Fmaj7)moth er will pro (F6)tect you, (F)dar ling, here’s what I sug gest:

(Bbmaj7)Skip the (Bbm)dra ma, (Am7)stay with (D)Ma ma.

(Gm)Moth er knows (CN.C.)best.

(G)go a head, get mugged and left for dead.

(C)Me, I’m just your moth er, what do I know?

I (Dm7)on ly (G)bathed and (Bb)changed and (Bbm)nursed you.

(Fmaj7)Go a head and (F6)leave me, (Fmaj7)I de (F6)serve it.

(Dm7)Let me die a lone here, be my (G)guest!

(D9)When it’s too late, you’ll see,

(Gm)Moth (C7)er

knows (Fmaj7)best.

(Fmaj7)Moth er knows (F6)best, (Fmaj7)take it from your (F6)Mum sy, (Gm)on your own, (C)you won’t sur (Fmaj7)vive.

(Fmaj7)Slop py, un der (F6)dressed, (Fmaj7)im ma ture, (F6)clum sy, (F)please, they’ll eat you up a live.

(Bbmaj7)Gul li ble, na ïve, (Bbm6)pos i tive ly grub by, (Dm7)dit zy and a bit, well,

(Bbm)I’m just say ing (C)’cause I (C7)wuv you.

(Fmaj7)Moth er un der (F6)stands, (Fmaj7)moth er’s here to (F6)help you, (Gm7)all I have is (C7)one re (F7)quest.

(Bbmaj7)Don’t for (Bbm)get it, (D9)you’ll re gret it, (CN.C.)Moth er

(C)knows (Db)best.

Mother Knows Best by Donna Murphy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mother Knows Best” by Donna Murphy 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 Bb at 74 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 "Mother Knows Best" 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 "Mother Knows Best"?
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.