Mama
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Capo 3
D
What makes you happy
G
What makes you smile
D
And when you smile please
G
Is it for real
D
I know you're not one
C
One to pretend
G D
Even when I was a child
Bm
You grow up too fast
C
And have to be brave
D
Braver than most strong men
C
That I've ever seen
D
Sing your song mama
C
Sing it out loud
D
I wanna hear your voice
G
It's lovely sound
D
Little girl
C
You can come out now
G
The danger's all gone
D
You can come out
Bm
All that you've held
C
Was too much to hold
D
So let it all go now
C
And you will become gold
D
Sing your song mama
C
Sing it out loud
D
I wanna hear your voice
G
It's lovely sound
D
Sing your song mama
C
Sing it out loud
D
Dance freely singing
A
You're beautiful now
D
Laughter and tears
C
Gracing your face
D
The music of your strength
G
Held up this place
D
Your daddy's right here now
C
You can let go
D
He's holding it all now
A
And healing your soul
D
Sing your song mama
C
Sing it out loud
D
I wanna hear your voice
G
It's lovely sound
D
Sing your song mama
C
Sing it out loud
D
Dance freely singing
A
You're beautiful know
D
There's something
I'm trying to tell you and
C
I've tried to tell you before and
D
Each time that I profess it
G
It just leaves me wanting more and
D
I think you are beautiful
C
And I'm proud of you
D
What I'm trying to say is
G
I love you
I love you
D
How to play Mama
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.