Mamma Mia Guitar Chords

Chords, Key & Strumming Pattern

Chords Used

D G A Bm F#m Em C

Strumming Pattern

D DU UDU

The D DU UDU strum captures Mamma Mia's upbeat, danceable energy perfectly. Keep the rhythm tight and the tempo steady — ABBA's production is precise. The bridge section features a quick D/A/Bm/F#m passage, so practise those transitions separately.

About This Song

Mamma Mia is one of ABBA's most iconic songs, released in 1975 and later the title of the legendary 1999 stage musical and 2008 film. Played in D major with seven chords, it covers a wide harmonic range for an intermediate player. The keyboard intro riff, verse, bridge and chorus each have distinct chord movements that make this an excellent study in pop song structure.

Song Arrangement — Chord Chart

Keyboard Intro

DA DA DA D# DA#
DA DA (continued on left hand) — then Verse

Verse 1

D / G  — 2 times
G / A

Bridge 2

G / D / A  — 2 times
D / A / Bm / F#m / C / G / Em / A / D
Bm / C G / G / A / D
Guitar Riff (2 times): V — B — B2 — CH — B2

Chorus 2

End: D / CG / G / A  — 4 times
Half part of Bridge: D / A / Bm / F#m / C / G / A / D
D / CG / G / A
2nd Intro — 2 times — End

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is Mamma Mia in?

Mamma Mia by ABBA is in D major.

How many chords are in Mamma Mia?

Mamma Mia uses 7 chords: D, G, A, Bm, F#m, Em, and C.

Is Mamma Mia hard to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate due to the variety of chords and quick transitions in the bridge. Players comfortable with barre chords like Bm and F#m will manage it well.