Learn "Motherland" by Natalie Merchant on Piano

Master "Motherland" by Natalie Merchant with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Bb at 99 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 99 BPM.

Lyrics

Where in hell can you (Cm)go, (Db)far from the things that you know, (Db)far from the sprawl of con crete that keeps crawl ing its way ’bout a thou sand miles a day. Take one last look be hind; com (Db)mit this to mem ’ry and mind. I (Db)don’t miss this waste land, this the (Ab)ter ri ble place. cav When you (Eb)leave, keep your heart off your sleeve. Moth er (Ab)land, cra dle (Eb)me, close my (Db)eyes, lull a by me to sleep. Keep me (Db)safe, lie with me, stay be side me, don’t go. Don’t you go. Oh, my five and dime queen, com (Db)mit tell me, what have you seen? The (Db)lust and the av a rice, the (Ab)bot tom less, the cav ern ous (Eb)greed, keep is that what you see? Moth er (Ab)land, cra dle (Eb)me, close my (Db)eyes, lull a by me to sleep. Keep me (Db)safe, lie with me, stay be side me, don’t go. Don’t you go. It’s your (Db)hap pi ness I want (Ab)most of all, and for (Db)that I’d do (Bb7)an y thing at (Eb)all. Oh, mer cy me! If you want the (Db)best of it, or the (Ab)most of love, if there’s (Db)an y thing (Bb7)I can do at (Eb)all… Now, come on, shot gun bride, (Db)what makes me en vy your (Ab)life? (Db)Face less, name less, (Ab)in no cent, blame less, and free, what’s that like to be? Oh, moth er Don’t go.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Bb
Tempo
99 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Motherland" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.