Take Your Mama

by Scissor Sisters
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Lyrics

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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Take Your Mama" by Scissor Sisters as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 80 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Take Your Mama" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, 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 "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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Take Your Mama" 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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