What key is "Mama Said" by Lukas Graham played in?

Mama Said is arranged in the key of Eb 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.

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Mama Said" by Lukas Graham in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 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”

What key is "Mama Said" by Lukas Graham played in?: Mama Said is arranged in the key of Eb 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.