Other arrangements of Only Mama Knows
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Well, I was found in the (F)tran sit lounge of a (Gm)dirt y air port town.
What was I do in’ on the (F)road to ru in?
Well, my (Gm)ma ma laid fa me down.
My ma ma laid me down.
Well, ’Round my hand was a (F)plas tic band with a (Gm)pic ture of my face.
I was I cry in’ in’, the (F)will left to die in this (Gm)god for sak fa en place,
this god for sak en place.
On ly ma ma knows
why she (Em)laid me down in this (Gm)god for sak en town.
Where she was run ning to,
what she (Em)ran from, though I al ways won dered, I nev er knew.
On ly ma ma knows,
on ly ma ma knows.
I’m pass in’ through, I’m on my way,
on the road, no E.
T.
A.
I’m pass in’ through no fixed a bode,
and that is why
I need to try
to hold on.
I’ve got ta hold on,
got to hold on.
I’ve got to hold on,
I’ve got to hold on,
we’ve on ly got ta hold on.
Only Mama Knows — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Only Mama Knows" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 66 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Only Mama Knows”
- Why does "Only Mama Knows" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Only Mama Knows".
- What key is "Only Mama Knows" by Paul McCartney played in?
- Only Mama Knows is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Only Mama Knows"?
- The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Only Mama Knows" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Only Mama Knows"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Only Mama Knows"?
- "Only Mama Knows" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?
- Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Only Mama Knows"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Only Mama Knows".
- Can I see all the notes in "Only Mama Knows"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 66 BPM.