Other arrangements of Mama Says
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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mama Says" by Dean Pitchford: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 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”
- What key is "Mama Says" by Dean Pitchford played in?
- Mama Says 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 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mama Says" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mama Says" by Dean Pitchford. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Mama Says" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Mama Says" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.