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Will you have (G7)whis key in your wat er, let or sug ar with your tea?
What are these cra zy ques tions that you’re ask ing of me?
fume, This and the the wild est par ty that there ev er could to be.
Oh, don’t turn on the lights, ’cause I don’t (E9)want (Eb9)to (D9)see.
Ma ma told me not to come.
Ma ma told me not to come.
Ma ma said that ain’t no (C)way to have fun.
(G7)O pen up the win dow, let some air ar in to this room.
I I’m al most chok in’ on the smell of stale per fume, This and the a rette you’re smok ing ’bout to scare me half to death.
Oh, o pen up the win dow let me (E9)catch (Eb9)my (D9)breath.
Ma ma told me not to come.
Ma ma told me not to come.
Ma ma said that ain’t no (C)way to have fun.
The (G7)ra di o is blast in’, some one’s knock in’ on the door.
Our host ess is not last in’; she’s passed out on the floor.
I’ve seen so man y things that I ain’t nev er seen be fore; I don’t know what it is but I don’t (D)wan na see (D7)no (G)more.
Ma ma told me not to come.
Ma ma told me not to come.
Ma ma said that ain’t no (C)way to have fun.
Mama Told Me — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Mama Told Me" 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 G, 92 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Mama Told Me”
- Can I play "Mama Told Me" 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 Told Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Mama Told Me" by Three Dog Night played in?
- Mama Told Me is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mama Told Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mama Told Me" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Mama Told Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mama Told Me"?
- "Mama Told Me" was originally performed by Three Dog Night. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mama Told Me"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, Bbm, Bm, C, D7, D9, E9, +4 more.
- What other songs by Three Dog Night can I play here?
- Try "ELI'S COMIN'", "SHAMBALA", "BLACK AND WHITE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Mama Told Me"?
- 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 Told Me" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Mama Told Me"?
- 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 Told Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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