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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.
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 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.
Motherland — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Motherland" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 99 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Motherland”
- Can I play "Motherland" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Motherland" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Motherland" by Natalie Merchant played in?
- Motherland 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 "Motherland"?
- The arrangement plays at 99 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Motherland" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Motherland"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Motherland"?
- "Motherland" was originally performed by Natalie Merchant. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Motherland"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb7, Cm, Db, Eb, Fm.
- What other songs by Natalie Merchant can I play here?
- Try "KIND & GENEROUS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Motherland"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Motherland" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Motherland"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Motherland" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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