Mother

by John Lennon
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(C)Moth er,

you had (G)me

but I nev er had (C)you.

(F)I

want ed you;

you did n’t want (G)me.

So (C)I,

I just got to (F)tell you

good (C)bye,

good (C)bye.

(C)Fa ther,

you left (G)me

but I nev er left (C)you.

(F)I

need ed you;

you did n’t want (G)me.

So (C)I,

I just got to (F)tell you

good (C)bye,

good (C)bye.

(F)Ma ma, (C)don’t (G)go;

(F)Dad dy, come (C)home.

Ma ma, don’t (G)go;

(F)Dad dy, come (C)home.

Ma ma, don’t (C)home.

Mother by John Lennon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mother

What key is "Mother" in?
"Mother" by John Lennon is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Mother" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Mother" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Mother" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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