Oh Mother

by Christina Aguilera
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Lyrics

She was so young, with such (A)in no cent eyes.

She al ways dreamt of a (A)fair y tale life

and all the things that your (A)mon ey can’t buy,

and she thought that he was a (A)won der ful guy.

Then sud den ly, (A)things seemed to change;

it was the mo ment she (A)took on his name.

He took his an ger (A)out on her face,

and she kept all of her pain locked a way.

Oh Moth er, we’re strong er for all of the (G#7)tears you have shed.

Oh Moth er, don’t look back, ’cause he’ll nev er (G#7)hurt us a gain.

So Moth er, I thank you for all that you’ve (G#7)done and still do.

You got me, I got you; to geth er, we (G#7)al ways pull through.

We (A)al ways pull through;

we (G#7)al ways pull through.

(Oh Moth er, oh Moth er, oh Moth er.)

It was the day that he (A)turned on the kids

that she knew she just (A)had to leave him.

So man y voic es in (A)side of her head

say in’ (C#m)o ver and o ver and (A)o ver, “You de (F#m)serve much more than (G#7)this.” She was so sick of be (A)liev in’ the lies and try in’ (F#m)to hide, (cov er in’ the (G#7)cuts and bruis es.) So tired of de (A)fend ing her life; she could (F#m)have died fight ing for the (G#7)lives of her chil dren.

(Oh Moth er, oh Moth er, oh Moth er.)

All of your life you have spent

bur y ing hurt and re (G#)gret, but (C#m)Ma ma,

(C#m)he’ll nev er (B)touch us a gain.

For ev ’ry time he tried to break you down, just re mem ber who’s still a round.

It’s (D#m11)o ver, and we’re strong er, and we’ll (G#)nev er have to go back a gain.

(Oh Moth er, we’re strong er for all of the (G#7)tears you have shed.

Oh Moth er, don’t look back, ’cause he’ll nev er (G#7)hurt us a gain.

So Moth er, I thank you for all that you’ve (G#7)done and still do.

You got me, I got you; to geth er, we (G#7)al ways pull through.) (A)Al ways pull through, yeah.

We (G#7)al ways pull through,

yeah.

I (F#m7)love you, Mom.

Oh Mother — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Oh Mother" by Christina Aguilera: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C#, 86 BPM.

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

About “Oh Mother”

What key is "Oh Mother" by Christina Aguilera played in?
Oh Mother is arranged in the key of C# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Oh Mother"?
The arrangement plays at 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Oh Mother" 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 "Oh Mother"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Oh Mother"?
"Oh Mother" was originally performed by Christina Aguilera. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Oh Mother"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, B, C#m, D, D#min, E, F#dim7, F#m, +3 more.
What other songs by Christina Aguilera can I play here?
Try "KEEP ON SINGIN' MY SONG", "WALK AWAY", "SHOW ME HOW YOU BURLESQUE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Oh Mother" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Oh Mother" by Christina Aguilera. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Oh Mother" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Oh Mother" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.