You thought you had to find a good girl,
one to love you and (C)give you the world.
Now you find that (C)you’ve been mis used.
Talk to me, I’ll (C)do what you choose.
I want you to
tell Ma ma
all a bout it;
tell Ma ma
what you need.
Tell Ma ma
what you want,
and (F7)I’ll make ev ’ry (Bb)thing all right.
That girl you had did n’t have no sense.
She was n’t worth all the (C)time that you spent.
She had oth er man (C)throw you out doors.
Now the same man is (C)wear in’ your clothes.
I want you to
She would em bar rass you (C)an y where.
She let ev ’ry bod y know (C)she did n’t care.
Give me a chance, I’ve been (C)beg gin’ you.
I just wan na take care of you.
I want you to
tell Ma ma
all a bout it;
tell Ma ma
what you need.
Tell Ma ma
what you want.
Tell Ma ma
what you want right now.
Tell me.
Tell your Ma ma.
Tell Ma ma
what you want right now.
Tell me.
Tell your Ma ma.
Tell Ma ma.
Tell Mama by Janis Joplin
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Tell Mama”
- What key is "Tell Mama" in?
- "Tell Mama" by Janis Joplin is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Tell Mama" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Tell Mama" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Tell Mama"?
- This arrangement of "Tell Mama" uses 7 chords: Am7, B, Bb, C, Dm, F, F7.
- How long does it take to learn "Tell Mama" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Janis Joplin can I play here?
- Try "ME AND BOBBY McGEE", "LITTLE GIRL BLUE", "PIECE OF MY HEART". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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