Mamma Knows Best

by Jessie J
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Lyrics

Wow, there is some thing go ing down

like the storm in the sky, ooh.

I ain’t gon na be played by your be hav iour.

How can I trust some one who’s (Bb)ly (Am)ing to (Bb7)me?

(CN.C.)So (Am7)bow out, go.

Now I said bow out and leave.

I said take your stuff and go, ’cause (Bb7)you’re not for me, no.

Mam ma (C)knows best when times get (C6)hard.

And Pa pa (C6)al ways has a joke to make me laugh.

See, Mam ma (C)knows best when I feel (C)down.

To (Am)bring me up (C)and al ways keep my (D)feet (C6)on so lid ground,

yeah.

See ain’t

old rag doll

that can pick up and drop.

And all of this in con sist ent love, yeah:

I think it’s about time that it (Bb)S (Am)T (Bb7)O (CN.C.)stops!

So (Am7)bow out, go.

Now I said bow out and leave.

I said take your stuff and go, ’cause (Bb7)you’re not for me, no.

Mam ma (C)knows best when

times get (C6)hard.

And Pa pa (C6)al ways has a joke to make me laugh.

See, Mam ma (C)knows best when

I feel (C)down.

To (Am)bring me up (C)and al ways keep my (D)feet (C6)on so lid ground,

yeah.

“Just be the best” oh my dad dy said to me.

Al ways use hu mour as your ther a py, yeah.

Don’t e ver take life too se ri ous (F6)ly.

Just do (E)you, cause you do you so per fect ly!

Oh,

oh.

See Mam (C6)ma, Mam ma knows best.

See Dad (C6)dy, Dad dy knows best.

See Mam (C6)ma, Mam ma knows.

Shoo bee doo (Dsus2)bob, shoo bee doo bob, (C6)shoo bee do boo boo boo boo, boo.

Mam ma (C)knows best when

times get (C)hard.

And Pa pa (C6)al ways has a joke to make me laugh.

See, Mam ma (C)knows best when

I feel (C6)down.

To (Am)bring me up (C6)and al ways keep my feet on (C6)the ground.

Sing it!

See Mam (C6)ma, Mam ma knows best.

See Dad (C6)dy, Dad dy knows best.

See Mam (C6)ma, Mam ma knows.

shoo bee doo (Dsus2)bob, shoo bee doo bob, (C6)shoo bee do boo boo boo boo, boo.

See Mam (C6)ma, Mam ma knows best.

See Dad (C6)dy, Dad dy knows best.

See Mam (C6)ma, Mam ma knows.

shoo bee doo (Dsus2)bob, shoo bee doo bob, (C6)shoo bee do boo boo boo boo, boo.

(C)Yeah,

(D)yeah,

(Asus4)yeah!

Mamma Knows Best — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Mamma Knows Best" by Jessie J in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key A, 150 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Mamma Knows Best

Why does the accompaniment for "Mamma Knows Best" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Mamma Knows Best" by Jessie J in?
The backing track is in A at 150 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 "Mamma Knows Best" 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 "Mamma Knows Best"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Mamma Knows Best", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Mamma Knows Best" 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 "Mamma Knows Best"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Mamma Knows Best"?
"Mamma Knows Best" was originally performed by Jessie J. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Jessie J are available?
Other accompaniments by Jessie J: "Bang Bang", "Domino", "Flashlight". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Mamma Knows Best" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Mamma Knows Best by Jessie J, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is A; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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