Mama Its Different This Time
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[Intro]
C C F F X 2
[Verse]
C F C
Mama Billy's not like all the rest
F C C7
Out of all the boy's I've known he's the best
F G
You say that I'm too young to love
F C
And to drop him from my mind
[Chorus]
F C C
Ah but mama it's different this time
[Verse]
F C
Billy has a job after school
F C C7
He drives a car and the way he looks is cool
F G
The boy I thought I loved last week
F C
He sure fed me a lie
[Chorus]
F C C7
And mama it's different this time
[Bridge]
F G
You see this class ring that I wear
F C
He gave it to me today
F C
I put it on this golden chain
G
And we're gonna marry someday
F G
The other girls all envy me
F C
Cause they know Billy's mine
[Chorus]
F C
And mama it's different this time
F C F C F C
Oh but mama it's different this time
How to play Mama Its Different This Time
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.