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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Only Mama Knows" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Only Mama Knows" 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. "Only Mama Knows" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Only Mama Knows" 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. "Only Mama Knows" is in the key of G at 66 BPM.
- What chords are in "Only Mama Knows"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.