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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 — 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 Bb, 84 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 Lukas Graham played in?
- Mama Said is arranged in the key of Bb 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 84 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 Lukas Graham. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mama Said"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, C, C7, D, Dm, Eb, F, F#dim7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Lukas Graham can I play here?
- Try "7 Years", "FUNERAL", "YOU'RE NOT THERE". 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.