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(Dm)still a lit tle sap pling, (G)just a (C)sprout.
(Gm7)You know why we stay up in this (C6)tow er?
That’s (Dm)right, to (G)keep you (C)safe and sound,
(F)Guess I al ways knew this day com ing,
(Dm)knew that soon you’d want to leave the (G)nest.
(Bbm)Soon, but not yet,
(D)trust me, pet;
(C7)Moth er
knows (F6)best.
(Fmaj7)Moth er knows best,
lis ten to your Moth er, (Gm)it’s a scar y (C)world out (F)there.
(Fmaj7)Moth er knows best,
one way or an oth er, (Gm)some thing will go (C)wrong, I (F7)swear.
(Bb)Ruf fi ans, thugs,
(Bbm)poi son i vy, quick sand, (Am7)can ni bals and snakes,
(Dm)oh, the plague!
(G)Al so, large bugs,
men with poin ty teeth and (Bbm)stop, no more, you’ll (C)just up set me.
(Fmaj7)Moth er’s right here,
Moth er will pro tect you, (Gm7)dar ling, here’s what (C)I sug (F)gest:
(Bbmaj7)Skip the (Bbm)dra ma, (Am7)stay with (D)Ma ma.
(Gm)Moth er
(C)knows (F)best.
(Fmaj7)Go head, get tram pled by (F6)rhi
(Am7)Go head, get mugged and left (G)dead.
(Gm7)Me, just your moth er, what do (C)I know?
I (Dm)on ly (G)bathed and (Bb)changed and nursed
(Fmaj7)Go a head and leave me, I de serve it.
(Am7)Let die a lone here, be my (G)guest!
(Bbm)When it’s too late, you’ll (Am7)see, just (D)wait.
(Gm)Moth
er
knows
(Fmaj7)best.
Moth er knows best,
take it from your Mum sy, (Gm)on your own, (C)you won’t sur (Fmaj7)vive.
Slop py, un der dressed,
im ma ture, clum sy, (Gm)please, they’ll eat (C)you up a (F)live.
(Bbmaj7)Gul li ble, na ive,
(Bbm)pos i tive ly grub by, (Am7)dit zy and a bit, well,
(Bbm)I’m just say ing (C)’cause I wuv you.
(Fmaj7)Moth er un der stands,
Moth er’s here to help you, (Gm7)all I have is one re (Cm)quest.
(Bbmaj7)Don’t for (Bbm)get it, (Am7)you’ll re (D9)gret it.
(C)Moth er
knows
(Db)best.
Mother Knows Best — Simple Sheet Music
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"Mother Knows Best" 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 Bb, 96 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Mother Knows Best”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Mother Knows Best"?
- 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 "Mother Knows Best" by Alan Menken played in?
- Mother Knows Best is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mother Knows Best"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mother Knows Best" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Mother Knows Best"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mother Knows Best"?
- "Mother Knows Best" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
- Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". 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 "Mother Knows Best". Key of Bb, 96 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.