What key is "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now (From Hairspray)" in?

"Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now (From Hairspray)" by Marc Shaiman is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now (From Hairspray)" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now (From Hairspray)" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now (From Hairspray)" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Marc Shaiman can I play here?

Try "I CAN HEAR THE BELLS", "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (from Hairspray)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Stop!

Stop tell ing me what to do oo.

(Dm)Don’t!

Don’t treat me like a child of two oo.

(Bb)No!

I know that you want what’s best.

(C)Please!

But moth er please, give it a rest!!!

Stop!

Don’t!

No!

Please!

Stop!

Don’t No!

Please!

Stop!

Don’t No!

Please!

(C)Ma ma, I’m a big (C7)girl (F)now!

(Hey, ma ma, say, ma ma) (F)Once up on a time when I was just a kid, you (Dm)nev er let me do just what the old er kids did.

But (Bb)lose that laun dry list of what you won’t al low, ’cause (C)ma ma, I’m a big (C7)girl (F)now!

(F)Once up on a time I used to play with toys, but (Dm)now I’d rath er play a round with teen age boys.

did.

So, (Bb)if I get a hick ey, please don’t have a cow, ’cause (C)ma ma, I’m a big (C7)girl (F)now!

Ma, I got ta tell you that with out a doubt I get my (F)best danc ing les sons from you oo.

You’re the one who taught me how to “Twist and Shout,” be cause you (G)shout non stop and you’re so (Dm)twist (C)ed (Dm)too (C)oo!

Wo oh oh oh oh!

(F)Once I used to fid get ’cause I just sat home.

But (Dm)now I’m just like Gid get and I got ta get to Rome!

So (Bb)say “ar ri ve der ci!” Too dle oo!

And “ciao!” ’Cause (C)ma ma, I’m a big (C7)girl (F)now!

Oh oh oh!

Wo oh oh oh oh!

(F)Once up on a time I used to dress up “Ken,” but (Dm)now that I’m a wom an I like big ger men!

And (Bb)I don’t need a Bar bie doll to show me how, ’cause (C)ma ma, I’m a big (C7)girl (F)now!

Ma, you al ways taught me what was right from wrong, and now I (F)just wan na give it a try y.

Ma ma, I’ve been in the nest for far too long.

So (G)please give a push, and ma ma, (Dm)watch (C)me (Dm)fly!

Watch me fly!

(Hey ma ma, say, ma ma) (G)One day I will meet a man you won’t con demn.

And (Em)we will have some kids and you can tor ture them.

But (C)let me be a star be fore I take that vow, ’cause (D)ma ma, I’m a big girl (G)now!

Oh (D)oh (Em)oh!

(C)Ma ma, I’m a (D)big girl (G)now!

(Em)Hey (D)hey (Em)hey hey hey!

(C6)Ma ma,

I’m a (D)big girl!

Ooh, such a big, big girl!

I’m a big girl now!

Oh oh oh (Em)oh oh.

Oh oh oh (C)oh.

Please!

(D)Ma ma, I’m a big (D7)girl (G)now!

Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now (From Hairspray) by Marc Shaiman

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now (From Hairspray)”

What key is "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now (From Hairspray)" in?: "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now (From Hairspray)" by Marc Shaiman is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now (From Hairspray)" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now (From Hairspray)" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now (From Hairspray)" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Marc Shaiman can I play here?: Try "I CAN HEAR THE BELLS", "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (from Hairspray)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.