(Am)Ma ma, who bore me,
(G)Ma ma, who gave me
no way to han dle things, who made me so sad.
(Am)Ma ma, the weep ing,
(G)Ma ma, the an gels.
No sleep in Heav en or Beth
le hem.
Some (F)pray that one day
Christ will come a’ call ing.
They light a can dle
and (Asus)hope that it glows.
And some just lie there, cry ing for (Dsus)Him to come and find them.
But (F)when He comes, they don’t know how to go.
Ma ma, who bore me,
(G)Ma ma, who gave me
no way to han dle things, who made me so bad.
(A)Ma ma, the weep ing,
(G)Ma ma, the an gels.
No sleep in Heav en
or Beth
le hem.
Mama Who Bore Me by Duncan Sheik
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 66 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Mama Who Bore Me”
- What key is "Mama Who Bore Me" in?
- "Mama Who Bore Me" by Duncan Sheik is in the key of A with a tempo of 66 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Mama Who Bore Me" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Mama Who Bore Me" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Mama Who Bore Me"?
- This arrangement of "Mama Who Bore Me" uses 8 chords: A, Am, Asus4, C, D, Dsus4, F, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Mama Who Bore Me" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?
- Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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