Mama Told Me (Not to Come)
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:15
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Mama Told Me (Not to Come) by Three Dog Night, around 118 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:15 (Electric grand piano, Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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Mama Told Me (Not to Come) appears on the soundtrack of Boogie Nights #2: More Music From the Original Motion Picture, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: Music From the Motion Picture.