What key is "Mama" in?

"Mama" by Il Divo is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "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 "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 "Mama"?

This arrangement of "Mama" uses 31 chords: Ab, Abm, Abm9, Abmaj7, Absus4, Am, Am7, B, +23 more.

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

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

What other songs by Il Divo can I play here?

Try "FEELINGS", "SEI PARTE ORMAI DI ME", "PASSERÀ". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ma ma, thank you for who I (F)am.

Thank you for all the (C7)things I’m not.

For give me for the (Dm)words un (Bb)said

and for the (F)times

I for got.

Ma ma, re (C)mem ber all (F)my life.

You showed me love, you (C7)sac ri (C)ficed.

Think of those young and ear ly (Bb)days,

how I’ve (F)changed

a long the (Gm)way,

a long the (Csus)way.

And I (Dm)know you be lieved

and I (Am)know you had dreams,

and I’m (Dm)sor ry it took all this (Am)time to see

that I (Bb)am where I am

be (F)cause of your truth.

And I (Gm)miss you,

yeah, I (Csus)miss you.

Ma ma, for give the times you (Gb)cried.

For give me for not (Db7)mak ing right.

all of the storms I (Gb)may have (B)caused,

and I’ve been (Gb)wrong.

Dry your (E)eyes,

dry your (Dbsus)eyes.

’Cause I (Ebm)know you be lieved

and I (Bbm)know you had dreams,

and I’m (Ebm)sor ry it took all this (Bbm)time to see

that I (B)am where I am

be (Gb)cause of your truth.

And I (Abm)miss you,

I (Dbsus)miss you.

Oh.

Mi man che (G)rai.

Ma ma, I (Ebsus)hope this (Eb)makes you (Absus)smile.

I hope you’re hap py (Eb)with my (Fm)life.

At peace with ev ’ry choice I (Db)made,

how I’ve changed

a long the (Bbm)way,

a long the way.

’Cause I (Fm)know you be lieved

in (Cm)all of my dreams,

and I (Db)owe it all to (Ebsus)you,

(Ab)Ma

ma.

Mama by Il Divo

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mama”

What key is "Mama" in?: "Mama" by Il Divo is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "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 "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 "Mama"?: This arrangement of "Mama" uses 31 chords: Ab, Abm, Abm9, Abmaj7, Absus4, Am, Am7, B, +23 more.
How long does it take to learn "Mama" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Il Divo can I play here?: Try "FEELINGS", "SEI PARTE ORMAI DI ME", "PASSERÀ". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.