Lyrics
(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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