Mama
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Bm
She said, I never want to leave you but I gotta go
Em
And then she left me for a reason that I'll never know
D
But I don't mind
Em
I'm feeling fine
F# Bm
My mama told me all the things that I already know
D Em
Sometimes I feel it in my bones just like an animal
F#m D
She's on my mind
Em F#
I guess I'm not alright
Em Bm
I've been through this shit so many times
G
And I can't deny
A D F#m
I'll give it one more try
Em Bm
I'm hoping things go differently this time
G C
'Cause she could be right
F# Bm
She could be right
B Em A
Mama told me play it cool
Bm G
But I can't help if I'm a fool
Em A
And in my mind there's only you
F#m F#
'Cause happy endings I can't choose
Bm
I guess I'll play it cool
Bm
She says you're going way too fast, you've gotta take it slow
Em
This love is like a plant, we gotta let it grow
D Em F#m
And I said why? Sounds like a waste of time
Bm
I'm getting tired of tryna be what you want me to be
D Em
But mama told me I can't keep playing hide and seek
F# D
She's on my mind
F#m
I'm not gonna lie
Em Bm
I've been through this shit so many times
G
And I can't deny
A D F#m
I'll give it one more try
Em Bm
I'm hoping things go differently this time
G C
'Cause she could be right
F# Bm
She could be right
B Em A
Mama told me play it cool
Bm G
But I can't help if I'm a fool
Em A
And in my mind there's only you
F#m F#
'Cause happy endings I can't choose
I guess I'll play it cool
Em Bm
I call the same old things so many times
G
Some things in life
A D A
You just can't rewind
Em Bm
Things don't seem to change although I try
C
And I know why
F# Bm
And I know why
How to play Mama
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What is the starting chord?
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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.