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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Only Mama Knows" by Paul McCartney: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Only Mama Knows" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Only Mama Knows" by Paul McCartney. 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 "Only Mama Knows" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Only Mama Knows" 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.