It's Not Easy
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Intro: B E F# E B E F# B E F# B
E
I remember the day I called mama on the telephone
F# B
I told her mama I'm getting married
E
I could hear her voice on the other side of the telephone she was smiling
F# B
And she asked me a question that I proudly answered
E
She said son did you take time to know her
F# B
I said mama she's the best
But today it hurts me so
E
To go back to mama and say mama
F#
I'm getting divorced
B
Oh I'm getting divorced
F# E F# E F# B
This choice I made didn't work out the way I thought it would (x2) it hurts me so mama
B
mama said to me
[Refrão] E
It's not easy to understand it son
F#
But I hope you'll make it
B
You'll be happy again
I remember in church
E
When the preacher read the scriptures
F# B
You looked so beautiful and innocent
E
I did not know that behind that beauty
F# B
Lies the true colors that will destroy me in the near future
F# E F# E F# E B
This choice I made didn't work out the way I thought it would be (x2) Now I'm hurting
Solo: B E F# B
B
I remember when I held you
E
By the hand preacherman read the scriptures
F# B
Putting words in you mouth
E
Maybe what the preacherman said was not something that was with you
F# B
Now I know what they mean when they say
E
Beautiful woman is another man's plaything
F# B
Oh Lord I'm hurting now
F# E F# E F# E
this choice I made didn't work out the way I thought it would
B
Mama said to me
How to play It's Not Easy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.