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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Mmm Bop" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Mmm Bop" 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. "Mmm Bop" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Mmm Bop" 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. "Mmm Bop" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Mmm Bop"?
- 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.
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