Mama
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Intro
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
[Verso 1]
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
Looking through your photos I imagine all of your dreams,
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
I will always wonder who you really were before me.
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
What did you lose? I hope, nothing too soon.
[Refrão]
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
Mama, who were you before your man,
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
know you had some of those bigger plans.
[Verso 2]
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
1989 on 85th and Lefferts Ave,
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
CVS lipstick, you would go to school and work at the bank.
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
Many men were chasing but you'd never have it that way,
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
what kind of tears did you cry on your wedding day?
[Refrão]
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
Mama, who were you before your man,
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
know you had some of those bigger plans.
Outro 1
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh.
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh.
Outro 2 (Repeat and Fade Out)
Bm9 E Amaj7 Amaj7
How to play Mama
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 Bm9. 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.