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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Mame" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 160 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 “Mame”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Mame"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Mame". Key of C, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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