I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)

by The Andrews Sisters
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(Eb)There’s not a hair where his pom pa dour once (Bb7)was.

All that is re (Fm7)main ing is some it sy bit sy (Bb7)fuzz.

(Eb)But, there’s a (Gm7)gay (C7)fea ther in his (C7)cap, (Fm)fif ty (Cdim)year old (Eb)ba by (C7)has his (Fm7)ma ma (Bb7)on his (Eb)lap!

I (Bbaug7)want my (Eb)ma ma.

He (Bb7)wants his (Eb)ma ma, (Bb7)al (Eb)though he’d pass for (Edim)her pa (F7)pa she’s (Edim)quite a (Bb7)nif (F7)ty.

He’s (Edim)o ver (Bb7)fif (F7)ty but (Edim)he won’t (Bb7)own up that he’s grown up so he (Eb)sighs (CN.C.)ma ma ma ma, I (Bbaug7)want my (Eb)ma ma.

I (Bbaug7)want my (Eb)ma ma.

(Bbaug7)And (Eb)he can count on (Edim)his ma (F7)ma to (Edim)lul la (Bb7)by (F7)him and (Edim)pa ci (Bb7)fy (F7)him and (Edim)give him (Bb7)kiss es when he cries ma ma ma (Gbdim)ma!

I (Bbaug7)want my (Eb)ma ma.

He (Bb7)wants his (Eb)ma ma, (Bb7)al (Eb)though he’d pass for (Edim)her pa (F7)pa she’s (Edim)quite a (Bb7)nif (F7)ty.

He’s (Edim)o ver (Bb7)fif (F7)ty but (Edim)he won’t (Bb7)own up that he’s grown up so he (Eb)sighs (CN.C.)ma ma ma ma, I (Bbaug7)want my (Eb)ma ma.

I (Bbaug7)want my (Eb)ma ma.

(Bbaug7)And (Eb)he can count on (Edim)his ma (F7)ma to (Edim)lul la (Bb7)by (F7)him and (Edim)pa ci (Bb7)fy (F7)him and (Edim)give him (Bb7)kiss es when he cries ma ma ma (Gbdim)ma!

I (Bbaug7)want my (Bb7)ma!

I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)" by The Andrews Sisters as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 260 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)" by The Andrews Sisters in?
The backing track is in Ab at 260 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)"?
"I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)" was originally performed by The Andrews Sisters. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by The Andrews Sisters are available?
Other accompaniments by The Andrews Sisters: "I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero)" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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