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When you grow up liv in’ like a good boy (Ab)ought a
and your (Cm)ma ma takes a shine to her best (Bb)son,
some thing diff ’rent, all the girls they seem to like you
’cos you’re (Cm)hand some, like to talk and a whole lot of (Bb)fun.
But now your (Cm)girl is gone a (Cm)miss in’ and your (F)house has got an (F)emp ty bed.
The folks ’ll (Cm)won der ’bout the (Cm)wed ding, they won’t (F)lis ten to a (F)word you said.
We’re gon na take your ma ma out all night, yeah, we’ll (Ab)show her what it’s all a bout.
We’ll get her (Eb7)jacked up on some cheap cham pagne, we’ll let the (Bb)good times all roll out.
And if the mu sic ain’t good, well it’s just too bad, we’re gon na (Ab)sing a long no mat ter what, be cause the (Eb7)dan cers don’t mind at the New Or leans if you (Bb)tip ’em and they make a cut.
Do it!
Take your ma ma out all night,
so she’ll have no doubt that we’re do ing oh the best we (Bb)can.
We’re gon na do it!
Take your ma ma out all night.
You can stay up late ’cause ba by you’re a full grown (Bb)man.
It’s a strug gle,
in the (Cm)sum mer, watch in’ all the girls pass (Bb)by.
When your ma ma heard way that you’d been talk ing.
I tried to (Cm)tell you that all she’d wan na is cry.
Now we (Cm)girl is gone a (Cm)miss in’ and your (F)house has got an (F)emp ty bed.
The folks ’ll (Cm)won der ’bout the (Cm)wed ding, they won’t (F)lis ten to a (F)word you said.
We’re gon na take your ma ma out all night, yeah, we’ll (Ab)show her what it’s all a bout.
We’ll get her (Eb7)jacked up on some cheap cham pagne, we’ll let the (Bb)good times all roll out.
And if the mu sic ain’t good, well it’s just too bad, we’re gon na (Ab)sing a long no mat ter what, be cause the (Eb7)dan cers don’t mind at the New Or leans if you (Bb)tip ’em and they make a cut.
Do it!
Take your ma ma out all night,
so she’ll have no doubt that we’re do ing oh the best we (Bb)can.
We’re gon na do it!
Take your ma ma out all night.
You can stay up late ’cause ba by you’re a full grown (Bb)man.
(Cm)end up tak in’ the long way home, (F)look in’ o ver dressed, wear ing (F)buc kets of stale co logne.
It’s so (Cm)hard to see streets on a (Cm)coun try road, when your (F)glass es in the gar bage and your (F)Con ti nen tal’s just been towed.
We’re gon na (Bb)take your ma ma out all night, yeah, we’ll (Ab)show her what it’s all a bout.
We’ll get her (Eb7)jacked up on some cheap cham pagne, we’ll let the (Bb)good times all roll out.
And if the mu sic ain’t good, well it’s just too bad, we’re gon na (Ab)sing a long no mat ter what, be cause the (Eb7)dan cers don’t mind at the New Or leans if you (Bb)tip ’em and they make a cut.
(Bb)Do it!
Take your ma ma out all night,
so she’ll have no doubt that we’re do ing oh the best we (Bb)can.
We’re gon na (Bb)do it!
Take your ma ma out all night.
You can stay up late ’cause ba by you’re a full grown (Bb)man.
(Bb)Do it!
Take your ma ma out all night,
so she’ll have no doubt that we’re do ing oh the best we (Bb)can.
We’re gon na (Bb)do it!
Take your ma ma out all night.
You can stay up late ’cause ba by you’re a full grown (Bb)man.
Take Your Mama — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Take Your Mama" by Scissor Sisters: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Take Your Mama”
- Can I sing "Take Your Mama" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Take Your Mama" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Take Your Mama" by Scissor Sisters in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 80 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 "Take Your Mama" 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 "Take Your Mama"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Take Your Mama", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Take Your Mama" 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 "Take Your Mama"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Take Your Mama"?
- "Take Your Mama" was originally performed by Scissor Sisters. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Scissor Sisters are available?
- Other accompaniments by Scissor Sisters: "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'", "Mary". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Take Your Mama" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Take Your Mama" by Scissor Sisters. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Take Your Mama" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Take Your Mama" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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