Mama
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[Intro ]
G D A E D A
A E D E A E D E
[Verso 1]
A C G A
Billy was a young boy when he got his first guitar
C G A
He was dreamin' about the big town headin' out to be a star
E D
Mama was proud to help him she was proud to watch him play
A E D
But she didn't think Billy someday would turn and walk away
E D
Sitting by the window waiting and hopin' all the time
A
Billy's coming home but he's too far gone
E D
All she's got are memories and his letter in her hands he said
[Refrão]
A E D E
Mama don't care Mama don't you cry
A E D E
I'm still your little good boy tryin' to get it right
A E D E
Mama don't give up when believin's getting tough
C G F A
Whatever I'll be doing, I'll be thinkin thinkin' about your love
[Verso 2]
A C G A
Billy's got in trouble he's got deep down in despair
C G A
There was nobody believed in the words he had to swear
E D
He was too proud to make a phone call and say Mama help me please
A E D
He just wrote another letter he said Mama you're in my dreams
E D
There she's sitting all alone still she's waiting for her little boy
A
Comin home she feels so alone
E D
Listening to the radio she thinks Billy is singin this song to her he said
[Refrão]
A E D E
Mama don't care Mama don't you cry
A E D E
I'm still your little good boy tryin' to get it right
A E D E
Mama don't give up when believin's getting tough
C G F E
Whatever I'll be doing, I'll be thinkin thinkin' about your love
[Ponte]
F#m
What about the love you gave all these years
D E
You ain't got anything back
F#
If there's a little chance to make it all undone
D E
I'd give you the love of a son I owe you
{Solo}
A E D E A E D E
A E D E A E D E
[Refrão]
A E D E
Mama don't care Mama don't you cry
A E D E
I'm still your little good boy tryin' to get it right
A E D E
Mama don't give up when believin's getting tough
A E D E A E D E
Whatever I'll be doing, I'll be thinkin thinkin' about your love
A E D E
I'm still your little good boy tryin' to get it right
A E D E
Mama don't give up when believin's getting tough
A E D E A
Whatever I'll be doing, I'll be thinkin thinkin' about your love
How to play Mama
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.