Mama Don't Make Me Put On The Dress Again
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Intro: C G7 C G7 C
[Verso 1]
C G7 C
Mama don't make me put on the dress again
F C
I can't stand the way it opens when I spin
F C Fm
Ribbon bows around my shoulder, and I'm only getting older
C G7 C G7 C G7
Mama don't make me put on the dress again
[Verso 2]
C G7 C
Daddy don't make me fancy dance around
F C
Painted up in that make-up like a clown
F C Fm
If I see another stocking, lord I swear to God, I'm walking, lord
C G7 C
Daddy don't make me fancy dance around
[Refrão]
F C
When I'm coming home alone for the hundredth time or so
G7 C
It gets harder on my hard earned money's dime
F C Fm
To the bottle in my basket, will it answer if I ask it
Am G7 C G7 C G7
Doing right or am I doing time?
[Verso 3]
C G7 C
Lover don't make me hit the road again
F C
I can barely feel your fingers on my skin
F
I've been booking every city
C Fm
Looking sad, but looking pretty, looking
C G7 C
Lover don't make me hit the road the again
[Verso 4]
C G7 C
Brother, don't make me tell you where I've been
F C
Running around in circles made of sin
F
I've been drinking like my daddy
C Fm
And he ain't ever had his last one, had he?
C G7 C
Brother, don't make me tell you where I've been
[Refrão]
F C
When I'm coming home alone for the hundredth time or so
G7 C
It gets harder on my hard earned money's dime
F C Fm
To the bottle in my basket, will it answer if I ask it
Am G7 C
Doing right or am I doing time?
( F C G7 C )
( F C Fm )
( Am G7 C )
[Ponte]
G7 C
Farther from my home the more I wish it
F C G7
The longer I've been gone the more I miss it
F
Ribbon bows around my shoulder
C Fm
And I swear I'm only getting older
C G7 C
Mama don't make me put on the dress again
[Refrão]
F C
When I'm coming home alone for the hundredth time or so
G7 C
It gets harder on my hard earned money's dime
F C Fm
To the bottle in my basket, will it answer if I ask it
Am G7 C
Doing right or am I doing time?
Am G7 C
Doing right or am I doing time?
How to play Mama Don't Make Me Put On The Dress Again
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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.