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You (C6)coax the (Cmaj7)blues right out of the (Dm7)horn,
(G7)Mame,
you charm the (Dm7)husk right off of the (Cmaj7)corn,
(Cmaj7)Mame;
you’ve got the (Am7)ban jos strum min’ and (Em)plunk in’ out a tune to beat the (A9)band,
the whole plan (Dm7)ta tion’s hum min’ since (C)you brought Dix ie (C#dim)back to Dix ie (Dm7)land.
You (C6)make the (Cmaj7)cot ton eas y to (Dm7)pick,
(G7)Mame,
you give my (Dm7)old mint ju lep a (E7)kick,
Mame.
You make the (Am7)old mag no lia tree (Em)blos som at the men tion of your (A9)name,
you’ve made us (Dm7)feel a live a (G)gain, you’ve giv (Em7)en (A9)us the drive a gain, to make the (Dm7)South re vive a gain, (C)Mame.
You’ve (C6)brought the (Cmaj7)cake walk back in to (Dm7)style,
(G7)Mame,
you make the (Dm7)weep in’ wil low tree (Cmaj7)smile,
(Cmaj7)Mame;
your skin is (Am7)Dix ie sat in, there’s (Em)reb el in your man ner and your (A9)speech,
you may be (Dm7)from Man hat tan, but (C)Geor gia nev er (C#dim)had a sweet er (Dm7)peach.
You (C6)make our (Cmaj7)black eyed peas and our (Dm7)grits,
(G7)Mame,
seem like the (Dm7)bill of fare at the (E7)Ritz,
Mame.
You came, you (Am7)saw, you con quered and (Em)ab so lute ly noth ing is the (A9)same,
your spe cial (Dm7)fas ci na tion (G)’ll prove to (Em7)be (A9)in spi ra tion al, we think you’re (Dm7)just sen sa tion al, (C)Mame.
(C)Mame.
Mame — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Mame" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 160 BPM.
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About “Mame”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Mame" 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. "Mame" is in C.
- What key is "Mame" by Jerry Herman played in?
- Mame is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mame"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mame" 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 "Mame"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mame"?
- "Mame" was originally performed by Jerry Herman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Jerry Herman can I play here?
- Try "THE BEST OF TIMES", "PUT ON YOUR SUNDAY CLOTHES", "Hello Dolly". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Mame" 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. "Mame" is in the key of C at 160 BPM.
- What chords are in "Mame"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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