Other arrangements of Mama Says
Pick a learning view.
(Eb)Ev ’ry thing I (Ab)ev er (Eb)learned that (Ab)gets me (Db)through the worst,
I (Bb7sus)learned at my (Bb7)ma ma’s (Ab7)knee.
Now an y time I’m (Ab)turned a (Eb)round I (G)turn to Ma ma (C7)first, and (Fm7)you’d be wise to (Eb)mem o rize what (Ab)Ma ma says to me.
Ma ma (Eb7)says don’t use a toast er while (Adim)stand ing in the show er.
Now who can ar gue with that?
Ma ma (Eb7)says don’t hold your breath y thing for (Adim)long er than an ho ur.
Is she an a knows whiz or it’s what?
at!
And Ma ma says
it does n’t (Eb)mat ter if you’re a king
(Ab6)or you’re a (Eb)clown.
(Ab)Once (Adim7)you (Eb)drive up (G7)a (Cm)moun tain,
you (Ab)can’t back (Eb7)down.
Ma ma (Eb7)says don’t drink hot cof fee while (Adim)ly ing down in bed.
er.
Don’t e ven give it a thought.
Ma ma (Eb7)says nev er eat breath y thing that’s (Adim)big ger than your head.
ur.
Is she an a knows whiz or it’s what?
at!
And Ma ma says
it does n’t (Eb)mat ter if you’re a king
(Ab6)or you’re a (Eb)clown.
(Ab)Once (Adim7)you (Eb)drive up (G7)a (Cm)moun tain,
you (Ab)can’t back (Eb7)down.
Ma ma (Eb)down.
(Cm)Ma ma makes a lot ta sense, if (G7)you know how to lis ten.
She is (Ab)clear and con cise.
(Cm)Dad dy says, “I love her, Son, but (G7)she’s got mar bles miss in’.” But (Ab)I say, “Hey!
It’s (Adim7)free ad vice,
and what d’ you ex pect at that (Gm7)price?”
Ma ma (F)says what you be lieve in is (Fdim)all you real ly own,
and I be lieve that she’s (F)right.
Ma ma (F)says if you’ve got (A)doubts, (A7)well then, (Dm)boy, you’re (Dm)not a lone.
Just means you’re read y to (C7)fight.
And Ma ma says
it does n’t (F)mat ter
if you’re a (Bb)king or you’re (Bb)a (F)clown.
(Bb)Once (Bdim7)you (F)drive up (A7)a (Dm)moun tain,
you (Bb)can’t back (F)down.
You can (Bb)turn up the heat, you can (Bdim7)turn up the road, you can (F)car ry a beat, you can (D)car ry a load, you can throw a fit, you can throw a punch, you can (C7)bring up a (Bb)child, you can (C)bring up your (C7)lunch!
Ma ma says
it does n’t (F)mat ter
if you (Bb)drive a hard bar gain or drive a round town.
(Bb)Once (Bdim7)you (F)drive up (A7)a (Dm)moun tain,
you (Bb)can’t back (Am7)down.
(Bb)Once (Bdim7)you (F)drive up a moun tain, you (G7)can’t
(C7)back
(F)down!
Mama Says — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Mama Says" 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 Ab, 88 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 Says”
- Can I play "Mama Says" 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 Says" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Mama Says" by Dean Pitchford played in?
- Mama Says is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mama Says"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mama Says" 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 Says"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mama Says"?
- "Mama Says" was originally performed by Dean Pitchford. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mama Says"?
- This arrangement uses 29 chords: A7, Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Abm, Adim, Adim7, Am7, +21 more.
- What other songs by Dean Pitchford can I play here?
- Try "LEARNING TO BE SILENT", "HEAVEN HELP ME", "THE GIRL GETS AROUND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Mama Says"?
- 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 Says" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Mama Says"?
- 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 Says" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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