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 β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Your Mother Should Know" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 116 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œYour Mother Should Know”

Can I play "Your Mother Should Know" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Your Mother Should Know" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Your Mother Should Know" by The Beatles played in?
Your Mother Should Know is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Your Mother Should Know"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Your Mother Should Know" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Your Mother Should Know"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Your Mother Should Know"?
"Your Mother Should Know" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Your Mother Should Know"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A7, Am, C, D7, Dm, E, E7, F, +2 more.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Your Mother Should Know"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Your Mother Should Know" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Your Mother Should Know"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Your Mother Should Know" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.