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I won der why no bod y don’t like me.
Or is it de fact that I’m ug ly?
John?
Yes, I won der why no (C7)bo dy don’t like me.
Or is it de fact that I’m ug pu ly?
I leave my (Gm)whole (C7)house and go.
My chil dren (Gm)don’t want (C7)me no more.
Bad talk ren in (Gm)side de (C7)house dey bring, and should when I (Gm)talk they (C7)start to sing.
"Ma ma look a Boo boo", they shout.
(Gm)Their moth er tell dem, "Shut up your mout', (F)dat is your dad dy".
"Oh no, my (C7)dad dy can’t be ug ly, (F)so.
Shut your mout', go a way.
Ma ma, look a (C7)Boo boo dey".
"Shut your mout', go a way.
Ma ma, look a (C7)Boo boo dey".
I could n’t e ven di gest me sup per due chil to de chil dren’s be hav ior.
John?
Yes, So Pa?
be gan Come (C7)ques here a mo ment.
Bring de belt, ain’t you’re no too im pu dent.
John says it’s (Gm)James (C7)who ed first.
James tells de (Gm)sto ry (C7)in re verse.
I drag ren my (Gm)belt from (C7)off me waist.
You should hear dem (Gm)scream in’ (C7)round de place.
"Ma ma look a Boo boo", they shout.
(Gm)Their moth er tell dem, "Shut up your mout', (F)dat is your dad dy".
"Oh no, my (C7)dad dy can’t be ug ly, (F)so.
Shut your mout', go a way.
Ma ma, look a (C7)Boo boo dey".
"Shut your mout', go a way.
Ma ma, look a (C7)Boo boo dey".
(F)so.
Shut your mout', go a way.
Ma ma, look a (C7)Boo boo dey".
"Shut your mout', go a way.
Ma ma, look a (C7)Boo boo dey".
"Shut your mout', go a way.
Ma ma, look a (C7)Boo boo dey".
Mama Look A Boo Boo — Simple Sheet Music
"Mama Look A Boo Boo" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 168 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Mama Look A Boo Boo”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Mama Look A Boo Boo"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Mama Look A Boo Boo" by Harry Belafonte played in?
- Mama Look A Boo Boo is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mama Look A Boo Boo"?
- The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mama Look A Boo Boo" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Mama Look A Boo Boo"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mama Look A Boo Boo"?
- "Mama Look A Boo Boo" was originally performed by Harry Belafonte. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mama Look A Boo Boo"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C7, F, Gm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Harry Belafonte can I play here?
- Try "DAY-O", "Silent Night", "Island In The Sun". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Mama Look A Boo Boo". Key of Bb, 168 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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