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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Mama Who Bore Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 66 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 Who Bore Me”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Mama Who Bore Me" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Mama Who Bore Me" is in A.
- What key is "Mama Who Bore Me" by Duncan Sheik played in?
- Mama Who Bore Me is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mama Who Bore Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mama Who Bore 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 Who Bore Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mama Who Bore Me"?
- "Mama Who Bore Me" was originally performed by Duncan Sheik. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mama Who Bore Me"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Am, Asus4, C, D, Dsus4, F, G.
- What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?
- Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Mama Who Bore Me" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Mama Who Bore Me" is in the key of A at 66 BPM.
- What chords are in "Mama Who Bore Me"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.