Learn "MAMA SAID" by The Shirelles on Piano

Master "MAMA SAID" by The Shirelles with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 140 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 140 BPM.

Lyrics

Ma ma said there’ll be (Am)days like this, there’ll be (F)days like this, Ma ma (C)said. (F)(Ma ma said, (G7)Ma ma (C)said.) Ma ma said there’ll be (Am)days like this, there’ll be (F)days like this, my Ma ma (C)said. (F)(Ma ma said, (G7)Ma ma (C)said.) I went walk ing the (Am)oth er day, ev ’ry (G7)thing was go ing (C)fine; I (C)met a lit tle boy named (Am)Bil ly Joe, and then I (F)al most (G7)lost my (C)mind. Ma ma said there’ll be (Am)days like this, there’ll be (F)days like this, Ma ma (C)said. (F)(Ma ma said, (G7)Ma ma (C)said.) Ma ma said there’ll be (Am)days like this, there’ll be (F)days like this, my Ma ma (C)said. (F)(Ma ma said, (G7)Ma ma (C)said.) I went walk ing the (Am)oth er day, ev ’ry (G7)thing was go ing (C)fine; I (C)met a lit tle boy named (Am)Bil ly Joe, and then I (F)al most (G7)lost my (C)mind. (C)said. My eyes are wide o pen, but all that I can see (E7)is chap el bells are (D7)call in’ for (G7sus)ev ’ry one but a (G7)me. But I don’t wor ry, ’cause Ma ma said there’ll be (Am)days like this, there’ll be (F)days like this, Ma ma (C)said. (F)(Ma ma said, (G7)Ma ma (C)said.) Ma ma said there’ll be (Am)days like this, there’ll be (F)days like this, my Ma ma (C)said. And then she (F)said some one will look at me, like I’m look ing at you, one (E7)day. Then I might (D7)find I (G7sus)don’t want it an y old (G7)way. So I don’t wor ry, ’cause Ma ma said there’ll be (Am)days like this, there’ll be (F)days like this, Ma ma (C)said. (F)(Ma ma said, (G7)Ma ma (C)said.) Ma ma said there’ll be (Am)days like this, there’ll be (F)days like this, my Ma ma (C)said. Ma ma said, (E)Ma ma (Am)said, “Hey! Don’t you wor ry.” Ma ma said, (E)Ma ma (Am)said, “Hey! Don’t you wor ry now.” Ma ma said, (E)Ma ma (Am)said, “Hey! Hey!” (C)said.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
140 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Mama Said" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
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  4. 4
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  5. 5
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