Mama's Boy
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{ E A E G } x2
E A E G E A E G
Couldn't keep a secret got a concrete skull
Couldn't shut up you're an imbecile
You're an ugly dog there's nothing to gain
You couldn't shut up got a bad bad brain
{ G B } x2
Couldn't hold your tongue you were just too young
Like a two year old you told you told
You are all the same jelly bean brain
Every one's a secret nerd every one's a closet lame
A E C D
Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-mama's boy
Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-mama's boy
Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-mama's boy
{ B A } x2
{ E A E G } x2
Don't want to work in a hot dog stand
Be a busboy messenger or a doorman
It's an abstract world you're an abstract man
Abstract city don't give a damn
{ G B } x2
Couldn't keep a secret got a concrete skull...
Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-mama's boy...
E
Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-mama's boy...
E
Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-mama's boy...
A
How to play Mama's Boy
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 E. 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.