Your Mama Don't Dance

by Loggins And Messina

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Your ma ma don’t dance and your (F7)dad dy don’t rock and roll.

Your (F7)ma ma don’t dance and your dad dy don’t rock and roll.

When (G7)eve ning rolls a round and it’s (F7)time to go to town, where do you (C)go

to rock and roll?

The old folks say that you (F7)got ta end your date by ten.

If you’re (F7)out on a date and you bring it home late, it’s a (C)sin.

There (G7)just ain’t no ex cuse and you (F7)know you’re gon na lose and nev er win.

I’ll say it a gain.

(CN.C.)And it’s all be cause your (C)ma ma don’t dance and your (F7)dad dy don’t rock and roll.

Your (F7)ma ma don’t dance and your dad dy don’t rock and roll.

When (G7)eve ning rolls a round and it’s (F7)time to go to town, where do you (C)go

to rock and roll?

(C)ma ma don’t dance and your (F7)dad dy don’t rock and roll.

Your (F7)ma ma don’t dance and your dad dy don’t rock and roll.

When (G7)eve ning rolls a round and it’s (F7)time to go to town, where do you (C)go

to rock and roll?

You (F5)pull in to a drive in (E5)and (F5)find a place to park.

(E5)You (F5)hop in to the back seat where (E5)you (F5)know it’s nice and dark.

(E5)You’re (F5)just a bout to move and (E5)you’re (F5)think ing it’s a breeze, (E5)there’s a (F5)light in your eye and then a guy (E5)says, (F5)“Out of the (CN.C.)car, long hair!” Ooh whee!

“You’re com ing with (F7)me!”

The lo cal po (C)lice!

(CN.C.)And it’s all be cause your ma ma don’t dance and your (F7)dad dy don’t rock and roll.

Your (F7)ma ma don’t dance and your dad dy don’t rock and roll.

When (G7)eve ning rolls a round and it’s (F7)time to go to town, where do you (C)go

to rock and roll?

Where do you go

to rock and roll?

Where do you go

to rock and roll?

Your Mama Don't Dance by Loggins And Messina — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Your Mama Don't Dance” by Loggins And Messina 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 C at 100 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 "Your Mama Don't Dance" 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 "Your Mama Don't Dance"?
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.