Does "Mama Said" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Mama Said" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.

What chords are in "Mama Said"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Mama Said — Piano Lead Sheet

"Mama Said" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 140 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: The Shirelles

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How to Play "Mama Said" on Piano

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.
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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.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.