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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
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.
Mama Said — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Mama Said" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Mama Said”
- Can I play "Mama Said" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Mama Said" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Mama Said" by The Shirelles played in?
- Mama Said is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mama Said"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mama Said" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Mama Said"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mama Said"?
- "Mama Said" was originally performed by The Shirelles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mama Said"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, C, C7, D7, Dm7, E, E7, Em, +3 more.
- What other songs by The Shirelles can I play here?
- Try "DEDICATED TO THE ONE I LOVE", "WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW", "WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Mama Said"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Mama Said" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Mama Said"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Mama Said" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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