Your Mother Should Know

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(Am)Let’s all get up and dance to a song that was a (A7)hit be fore your (Dm)moth er was born.

(G7)Though she was born a long, long time a go, your moth er should know,

your moth er should know.

(E7)Sing it a gain:

(Am)Let’s all get up and dance to a song that was a (A7)hit be fore your (Dm)moth er was born.

(G7)Though she was born a long, long time a go, your moth er should know,

your moth er should know.

(E7)Sing it a gain:

(E7)Sing it a gain:

(Am)Lift up your hearts and sing me a song that was a (A7)hit be fore your (Dm)moth er was born.

(G7)Though she was born a long, long time a go, your moth er should know,

your moth er should know.

Your moth er should know,

your moth er should know.

(E7)Sing it a gain:

(Am)Da da da da da da da da da da da da (A7)da da da da (Dm)da da da da.

(G7)Though she was born a long, long time a go, your moth er should know,

your moth er should know.

Your moth er should know,

your moth er should know.

Your moth er should know,

your moth er should know.

Your Mother Should Know by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Your Mother Should Know”

What key is "Your Mother Should Know" in?
"Your Mother Should Know" by The Beatles is in the key of A with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Your Mother Should Know" 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 "Your Mother Should Know" 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 "Your Mother Should Know"?
This arrangement of "Your Mother Should Know" uses 10 chords: A7, Am, C, D7, Dm, E, E7, F, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Your Mother Should Know" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.