Other arrangements of Only Mama Knows
Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Only Mama Knows" 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 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”
- Can I play "Only Mama Knows" 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 "Only Mama Knows" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Only Mama Knows"?
- 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. "Only Mama Knows" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Only Mama Knows"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Only Mama Knows" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.