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You have so man y re (E)la tion ships in this life, on ly (E)one or two will last.
You’re go ing through (E)all this pain and strife, then you turn your (E)back and they’re gone so fast,
ooh yeah.
And they’re gone so fast.
So hold on to (E)the ones who real ly care; in the (E)end they’ll be the on ly ones there.
When you get (E)old and start los ing your hair, can (E)you tell me who will still care?
Can (E)you tell me who will still care?
Oh, oh, (E)yeah, yeah.
(A)Mmm bop, ba du ba dop, ba (D)du bop, ba du ba dop, ba (A)du bop, ba du ba dop, ba (E)du, yay ee, yeah.
(A)Mmm bop, ba du ba dop, ba (D)du bop, ba du ba dop, ba (A)du bop, ba du ba dop, ba (E)du, yay ee, yeah.
In an (E)mmm bop they’re gone.
In an (E)mmm bop they’re not there.
In an (E)mmm bop they’re gone.
In an (E)mmm bop they’re not there,
un (E)til you lose your hair.
Uh huh.
But you (D)don’t care.
Mmm, (E)yeah, yeah.
(A)Mmm bop, ba du ba dop, ba (D)du bop, ba du ba dop, ba (A)du bop, ba du ba dop, ba (E)du, yay ee, yeah.
(A)Mmm bop, ba du ba dop, ba (D)du bop, ba du ba dop, ba (A)du bop, ba du ba dop, ba (E)du, yay ee, yeah.
(E)du,
ee, yay.
Can you (E)tell me?
Uh, you know you (E)can but you don’t know.
Can you (E)tell me?
Oh (D)yeah.
You say you (E)can but you don’t know.
Can you (E)tell me?
Ah.
You know you (E)can but you don’t know.
Can you (E)tell me?
You say you (E)can but you don’t know.
You say (E)you can but you don’t know.
(E)You don’t know, you (D)don’t know.
(A)Mmm bop, ba du ba dop, ba (D)du bop, ba du ba dop, ba (A)du bop, ba du ba dop, ba (E)du, yay ee, yeah.
Mmm Bop — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mmm Bop" by Hanson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 120 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to lock in your I-IV-V chord shapes in the key of A, using just A, D, and E — three chords that sit naturally under your right hand with minimal finger reshuffling.
Your left hand plays an oompah bass pattern, alternating between a low root note and a higher chord tone on the off-beat, which gives the track its bouncy, upbeat drive at 120 BPM.
Start hands-separate: get that left-hand oompah feeling steady and almost automatic before layering the right hand on top.
The trickiest moment is usually the switch from D back to A, because your hand wants to rush it — slow that two-bar section down until the transition feels smooth, then bring it back up to tempo.
Once both hands sync comfortably, focus on keeping your rhythm crisp and even; resist the urge to speed up during the chorus.
This is the song that'll make your I-IV-V changes feel effortless in every pop tune you tackle next.
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About “Mmm Bop”
- What key is "Mmm Bop" by Hanson played in?
- Mmm Bop 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 "Mmm Bop"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mmm Bop" 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 "Mmm Bop"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mmm Bop"?
- "Mmm Bop" was originally performed by Hanson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mmm Bop"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: A, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mmm Bop" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mmm Bop" by Hanson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Mmm Bop" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Mmm Bop" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.