I'm Dying Mother
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Intro: C Am C Am C
[Verso 1]
C
On one summer eve as the sun was setting
Am C
The wind blew soft and cold
Am7 C
A young man lay on a bed of fever and
C
Tears stood in his eyes
[Refrão]
C
I’m dying mother I’m surely dying
Am C
And hell is my awful doom
Am7 C
take my hand and
C
Press it tight for my heart is sad with gloom
[Verso 2]
C
The other night as I left the meeting
Am C
The spirit it bid me pray
Am7 C
Said not tonight but
C
Next week only I must go and bang til the day
C
After this I’ll get converted
Am C
And be a Christian bride
Am7 C
But alas too late
C
I have seen the folly of saying not tonight
[Refrão]
C
I’m dying mother I’m surely dying
Am C
And hell is my awful doom
Am7 C
take my hand and
C
Press it tight for my heart is sad with gloom
Instrumental: C Am C Am
[Verso 3]
C
After this I’ll get converted
Am C
And be a Christian bride
Am C
But alas too late
C
I have seen the folly of saying not tonight
[Verso 4]
C
Mother dear go and tell my comrades
Am C
Not to do as I have done
Am C
When the spirit calls you
C
Do not reject him and put him off in time
[Refrão]
C
I’m dying mother I’m surely dying
Am C
And hell is my awful doom
Am7 C
take my hand and
C
Press it tight for my heart is sad with gloom
C
I’m dying mother I’m surely dying
Am C
And hell is my awful doom
Am7 C
take my hand and
C
Press it tight for my heart is sad with gloom
How to play I'm Dying Mother
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.