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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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.
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About “Mama Said”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Mama Said" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Mama Said" is in C.
- 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.
- 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.
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