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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Only Mama Knows" by Paul McCartney in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Only Mama Knows" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Only Mama Knows" with hands-separate practice in G at 66 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Only Mama Knows"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Only Mama Knows" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Only Mama Knows"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Only Mama Knows" is in the key of G at 66 BPM.