What key is "Hey Mama" in?

"Hey Mama" by David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj & Afrojack is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Hey Mama" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Hey Mama" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Hey Mama"?

This arrangement of "Hey Mama" uses 5 chords: Am, C, D, Em, Epow.

How long does it take to learn "Hey Mama" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

Be my wom an, girl, and I’ll be your man.

(CN.C.)Yes, I be your wom an.

Yes, I be your ba by.

Yes, I be what ev er that you tell me when you’re read y.

Yes, I be your girl, for ev er your la dy.

You ain’t ev er got ta wor ry.

’cause I’m down for you, ba by.

Best be lieve that, when you need that, I’ll pro vide that.

You will al ways have it.

I’ll be on deck, keep it in check.

When you need that, I’m a let you have it.

(Em)Beat ing my drum like dum di di day, (Am)I like the dirt y rhy thm you play.

(Em)I wan na hear you call in’ my name like (Am)hey ma ma, ma ma.

(D)Hey ma ma, ma.

(Em)Bang in’ the drum like dum di di day, (Am)I know you want it in the worst way.

(Em)I wan na hear you call in’ my name like (Am)hey ma ma, ma ma.

(D)Hey ma ma, ma.

Be my wom an, girl, and I’ll be your man.

(CN.C.)Yes, I do the cook ing.

Yes, I do the clean ing, plus I keep the na na real you sweet me for your eat ing.

Yes, you be the boss and, yes, I’ll be re spect ing.

What ev er that you wor ry.

’cause I’m game you be spit ting.

Best be lieve that, when you need that, I’ll pro vide that.

You will al ways have it.

I’ll be on deck, keep it in check.

When you need that, I’m a let you have it.

(Em)Beat ing my drum like dum di di day, (Am)I like the dirt y rhy thm you play.

(Em)I wan na hear you call in’ my name like (Am)hey ma ma, ma ma.

(D)Hey ma ma, ma.

(Em)Bang in’ the drum like dum di di day, (Am)I know you want it in the worst way.

(Em)I wan na hear you call in’ my name like (Am)hey ma ma, ma ma.

(D)Hey ma ma, ma.

Be my wom an, girl, and I’ll be your man.

So, ba by, when you need that, give me the word.

I’m no good, I’ll be bad for my babe.

So I make sure that he’s (C)get tin’ his share, make sure that his (D)ba by take care.

Make sure I’m on my (C)toes, on my knees.

Keep him (Am)pleased, rub him down.

Be a (D)la dy and a freak, oh.

Be my wom an, girl, and I’ll be your man.

Hey Mama by David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj & Afrojack

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hey Mama”

What key is "Hey Mama" in?: "Hey Mama" by David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj & Afrojack is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Hey Mama" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Hey Mama" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Hey Mama"?: This arrangement of "Hey Mama" uses 5 chords: Am, C, D, Em, Epow.
How long does it take to learn "Hey Mama" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.