Camilla
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CAPO: 4th Fret
Intro: D Am7 G (2x) D
Am7 G D
Mama, sweet mama, where are you going
Am7 G D
With all your babies and that casserole?
Am7 G D
I'm going to the jailhouse in Camilla, Georgia
Am7 G D Am7 G D
To see a woman and ask for her parole
Am7 G D
Mama, sweet mama, why are you beaten
Am7 G D
Why are your babies scattered on the ground?
Am7 G D
The sheriff slapped me and then he struck me down
Am7 G D Am
He kept on kicking, 'til I blacked out
[Refrão] G D Am
This old Georgia town knocked me from my feet
G D Am
I see a blue-eyed devil looking down at me
INTERLUDE: D Am7 G (2x) D
Am7 G D
Mama, sweet mama, why did you do it
Am7 G D
Why did you not move back into the crowd?
Am7 G D
Ella Mae was watching from the jailhouse window
Am7 G D Am
I had to show her I was proud
[Refrão] G D Am
This old Georgia town knocked me from my feet
G D Am D
I see a blue-eyed devil looking down at me
[Refrão] G D Am
This old Georgia town knocked me from my feet
G D Am
I see a blue-eyed devil looking down at me
Am7 G D
Mama, sweet mama, what's happened to you
Am7 G D
Your pregnant body, standing so tough?
Am7 G D
My unborn baby is no longer
Am7 G D
Now I'm a lawyer, is that enough?
G D Am7 G
Is that enough?
D Am7 G D
Is that enough?
How to play Camilla
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.