Howlin Mama
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Intro: Em
Verse:
Em
I've been swallowing my pride
I've been struggling not to fight
A7 B7
I've been strong, oh so strong
Em
And I've gone that extra mile
Cause I thought I'd make you smile
A7 B7
I was wrong, so damn wrong
[Refrão]
C G
Keep on howlin' mama
Am Em
Keep on howlin' at the moon
C G B
I'll be on my way now pretty soon
C G
Keep on howlin' mama
Am Em
Keep on howlin' at the moon
C G
This ole dog's been sleeping
F# B
But he's running pretty soon
Em
So keep on howlin' mama
Am Em
Howlin' at the moon
C B Em
You've been barking up the wrong tree
Verse:
Em
All them shoes and jewellery
They kept walking over me
A7 B7
What a waste what a waste
Em
I'm just glad I kept the car
It will take me pretty far
A7 B7
Far away far away
[Refrão]
C G
Keep on howlin' mama
Am Em
Keep on howlin' at the moon
C G B
I'll be on my way now pretty soon
C G
Keep on howlin' mama
Am Em
Keep on howlin' at the moon
C G
This ole dog's been sleeping
F# B
But he's running pretty soon
Em
So keep on howlin' mama
Am Em
Howlin' at the moon
C B Em
You've been barking up the wrong tree
Interlude: A E A B
Em
So keep on howlin' mama
Am Em
Howlin' at the moon
C B Em
You've been barking up the wrong tree
[Refrão]
C G
Keep on howlin' mama
Am Em
Keep on howlin' at the moon
C G B
I'll be on my way now pretty soon
C G
Keep on howlin' mama
Am Em
Keep on howlin' at the moon
C G
This ole dog's been sleeping
F# B
But he's running pretty soon
Em
So keep on howlin' mama
Am Em
Howlin' at the moon
C B Em
You've been barking up the wrong tree
C B Em
You've been barking up the wrong tree
How to play Howlin Mama
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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.