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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Motherland" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 99 BPM.
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About “Motherland”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Motherland" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Motherland" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Motherland" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Motherland" is in the key of Bb at 99 BPM.
- What chords are in "Motherland"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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