Mama Said Chords
Learn to play “Mama Said” by Metallica on guitar — played in the key of Dm, using Dm, Dsus4, C and Am. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Mama Said
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About Mama Said
“Mama Said” by Metallica is a well-known rock song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 10 chords — Dm, Dsus4, C, Am, Asus2, Asus4, G and Bb, and a few more — with the progression centred on Dm, Dsus4 and C. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Mama Said — FAQ
What key is “Mama Said” in?
“Mama Said” by Metallica is in the key of Dm. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Mama Said”?
“Mama Said” uses 10 chords: Dm, Dsus4, C, Am, Asus2, Asus4, G and Bb, and a few more.
Is “Mama Said” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Mama Said” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Mama Said”?
“Mama Said” is performed by Metallica.
Is there a play-along video for “Mama Said”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Mama Said”?
“Mama Said” is categorised as Rock.
