What key is "Mama Said" in?

"Mama Said" by Lukas Graham is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Mama Said" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Mama Said" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Mama Said"?

This arrangement of "Mama Said" uses 9 chords: Bb, C, C7, D, Dm, Eb, F, F#dim7, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Mama Said" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Lukas Graham can I play here?

Try "7 Years", "FUNERAL", "YOU'RE NOT THERE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

My Ma ma said that it was (Eb)o kay,

Ma ma said that it was (Dm)quite al right.

Our kind of peo ple had a (Dm)bed for the night and it was o kay.

Ma ma told us we were (Eb)good kids

and Dad dy told us, “Nev er (Dm)lis ten to the ones point ing nas ty (Dm)fin gers and mak ing fun,” ’cause we were good kids.

Re mem ber (CN.C.)ask ing both my (F)mom and dad I why we nev er trav eled to ex (Bb)ot ic lands.

We on ly ev er real ly (F)vis it friends, when I said noth ing to tell the when the (Bb)sum mer ends.

We nev er I’ll be sing ing (Eb)buy ing clothes, the folks were pass ing on this stuff in (Bb)plent y loads.

The old er kids, they start ed (F)year and then but out to play ball so we could (Bb)ru in them.

My Ma ma (CN.C.)said that it was (Eb)o kay,

Ma ma said that it was (Dm)quite al right.

Our kind of peo ple had a (Dm)bed for the night and it was o kay.

Ma ma told us we were (Eb)good kids

and Dad dy told us, “Nev er (Dm)lis ten to the ones point ing nas ty (Dm)fin gers and mak ing fun,” ’cause we were good kids.

Don’t get me (CN.C.)wrong, I did n’t (F)have it bad, I got e nough er lov ing from my (Bb)mom and dad.

But I don’t think they real ly (F)un der stood when I said that I want ed the deal in (Bb)Hol ly wood.

I told them I’ll be sing ing (Eb)on T V, the oth er kids were call ing me a (Bb)wan na be.

The old er kids, they start ed (F)bug ging me, but now they all stand ing right in (Bb)front of me.

My Ma ma (CN.C.)said that it was (Eb)o kay,

Ma ma said that it was (Dm)quite al right.

Our kind of peo ple had a (Dm)bed for the night and it was o kay.

Ma ma told us we were (Eb)good kids

and Dad dy told us, “Nev er (Dm)lis ten to the ones point ing nas ty (Dm)fin gers and mak ing fun,” ’cause we were good kids.

Don’t get me (CN.C.)wrong, I did n’t

I know which (C7)place I’m from, I know my (Bb)home.

When I’m in (C7)doubt and strug gl ing, that’s where I (Bb)go.

An old (Gm)friend can give ad vice

when new (Eb)friends on ly know a half (Bb)sto ry.

That’s why I (Gm)al ways keep them tight and why I’m o kay.

I said I’m o kay.

You know what my Ma ma said.

You know what she told me?

My Ma ma said that it was

Ma ma said that it was (Bb)o kay.

ba da, ba ba da ba ba.

Ba ba da, (Gm)ba ba da ba ba.

Ba ba da, (Gm)ba ba da ba ba.)

My Ma ma said that it was (Bb)o kay.

ba da, ba ba da ba ba.

Ba ba da, (Gm)ba ba da ba ba.

Ba ba da, (Gm)ba ba da ba ba.)

My Ma ma said that it was

My Ma ma said that it was (Eb)o kay.

(Eb)o kay.

Mama Said by Lukas Graham

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 84 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mama Said”

What key is "Mama Said" in?: "Mama Said" by Lukas Graham is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Mama Said" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Mama Said" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Mama Said"?: This arrangement of "Mama Said" uses 9 chords: Bb, C, C7, D, Dm, Eb, F, F#dim7, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Mama Said" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Lukas Graham can I play here?: Try "7 Years", "FUNERAL", "YOU'RE NOT THERE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.