Goodbye Mother
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For me to pack up and go
Em
I guess Daddy is right
A
But I'd rather stay here with you
G D
Mama it'll all right
[Chorus]
Bm
With pride I'll stand tall for the country
D
I'll do what I've got to do
A
But I'll miss you
Em G
I can't forget the moment I said
D
[Solo]
[Verse 2]
Em
Bombs have been dropped
D
Now the guns are bein' fired
Em
It's getting tough
D
I'm getting tired
Em
We lost Mitchell
D
I was standin' by his side
Em
I got shot
A G
I lost a brother Mama,
D
It's me who closed his eyes.
[Chorus]
Bm
With pride I'll stand tall for the country
D
I'll do what I've got to do
A
But I'll miss you
Em G
I can't forget the moment I said
D
Goodbye Mother
Bm
With pride I'll stand tall for the country
D
I'll do what I've got to do
A
But I'll miss you
Em G
I can't forget the moment I said
D
Goodbye Mother
[Outro]
Em G
I can't forget the moment I said
D
Goodbye Mother
How to play Goodbye Mother
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.