Mama's Cryin'
View chords used in this chart
Note: Lyrics might be a bit off--did the best I could. A '|' denotes a
measure break. Also, you could play the 'E' chord as an 'E7'.
A D A
Well, my mama's cryin', 'cause my daddy's got the blues, yeah
D A
Oh, my mama's cryin', 'cause my daddy's got the blues, yeah
E D A | E |
Stepped out the back door, now he's trying to find his shoes
A D A
Well, my mama's crying, baby, 'cause my daddy's got the blues, yeah
D A
Well, my mama's crying, baby, 'cause my daddy's got the blues, yeah
E D A | E |
Stepped out the back door, now he's trying to find his shoes
INSTRUMENTAL: | A | A | A | A | D | D | A | A | E | D | A | E |
A D A
Oooh, my mama's crying, baby, 'cause my daddy's got the blues
D A
Maaama's crying, baby, 'cause my daddy's got the blues
E D A
Stepped out the back door, now he's trying to find his shoes, oh...
INSTRUMENTAL: | A | A | A | A | D | D | A | A | E | D | A | E |
A D A
Yes, my brother's crying, 'cause my sister's crying, too, yeah
D A
My brother's crying, 'cause my sister's crying, too
E D A
Stepped out the back door, now they don't know what to do
INSTRUMENTAL: | A | A | A | A | D | D | A | A | E | D | A | E |
A D A
Well, my doggy's crying, 'cause my kitty's crying, too, yeah
D A
Oh, my doggy's crying, 'cause my kitty's crying, too, yeah
E D A
Stepped out the back door, now he's trying to find his shoes
[if you have questions or comments, email me: mschweis@u.washington.edu]
How to play Mama's Cryin'
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.