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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Your Mother Should Know" by The Beatles in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Your Mother Should Know" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 "Your Mother Should Know" with hands-separate practice in A at 116 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Your Mother Should Know"?
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 "Your Mother Should Know" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Your Mother Should Know"?
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. "Your Mother Should Know" is in the key of A at 116 BPM.