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Your ma ma don’t dance and your (F7)dad dy don’t rock and roll.
Your (F7)ma ma don’t dance and your dad dy don’t rock and roll.
When (G7)eve ning rolls a round and it’s (F7)time to go to town, where do you (C)go
to rock and roll?
The old folks say that you (F7)got ta end your date by ten.
If you’re (F7)out on a date and you bring it home late, it’s a (C)sin.
There (G7)just ain’t no ex cuse and you (F7)know you’re gon na lose and nev er win.
I’ll say it a gain.
(CN.C.)And it’s all be cause your (C)ma ma don’t dance and your (F7)dad dy don’t rock and roll.
Your (F7)ma ma don’t dance and your dad dy don’t rock and roll.
When (G7)eve ning rolls a round and it’s (F7)time to go to town, where do you (C)go
to rock and roll?
(C)ma ma don’t dance and your (F7)dad dy don’t rock and roll.
Your (F7)ma ma don’t dance and your dad dy don’t rock and roll.
When (G7)eve ning rolls a round and it’s (F7)time to go to town, where do you (C)go
to rock and roll?
You (F5)pull in to a drive in (E5)and (F5)find a place to park.
(E5)You (F5)hop in to the back seat where (E5)you (F5)know it’s nice and dark.
(E5)You’re (F5)just a bout to move and (E5)you’re (F5)think ing it’s a breeze, (E5)there’s a (F5)light in your eye and then a guy (E5)says, (F5)“Out of the (CN.C.)car, long hair!” Ooh whee!
“You’re com ing with (F7)me!”
The lo cal po (C)lice!
(CN.C.)And it’s all be cause your ma ma don’t dance and your (F7)dad dy don’t rock and roll.
Your (F7)ma ma don’t dance and your dad dy don’t rock and roll.
When (G7)eve ning rolls a round and it’s (F7)time to go to town, where do you (C)go
to rock and roll?
Where do you go
to rock and roll?
Where do you go
to rock and roll?
Your Mama Don't Dance — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Your Mama Don't Dance" by Loggins And Messina: 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 C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Your Mama Don't Dance”
- What key is "Your Mama Don't Dance" by Loggins And Messina played in?
- Your Mama Don't Dance is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Your Mama Don't Dance"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Your Mama Don't Dance" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Your Mama Don't Dance"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Your Mama Don't Dance"?
- "Your Mama Don't Dance" was originally performed by Loggins And Messina. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Your Mama Don't Dance"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, C9, Epow, F7, Fpow, G7.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Your Mama Don't Dance" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Your Mama Don't Dance" by Loggins And Messina. 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 "Your Mama Don't Dance" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Your Mama Don't Dance" 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.