Mama's Gonna Be There
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C# B F#
Listen up little girl
C#
Mama's seen some tough times she don't want you to see
B F#
So take it from me
C# A#m F# D#m
I was young and I made mistakes
C# A#m F# D#m
Crashed like thunder, deep blue waves
C# G#m D#m F#
Had to fall and get up again to find my way
C# D#m
Under stars I've spent some nights
C# A#m F# D#m
Wear my scars from pointless fights
C# G#m D#m B F# G#
Everytime I got burned, a lesson learned
D#m F#
I'll keep bringing my best to the table
C# G#
It's all a mother can do
D#m F#
And what's mine is yours my angel
C# B F#
I'll turn one into two
C# D#m A#m F#
Hey, mama's gonna teach you everything she knows
C# D#m A#m F#
Hey, mama's here for you, every high and low
C# D#m A#m F#
Life gives you joy, life gives you pain
C# D#m F#
Mama's gonna be there through sunshine and rain
C# D#m A#m F#
Sunshine and rain
C# A#m F# D#m
Take the left road, take the right
C# A#m F# D#m
In the end you must decide
F# G#m D#m C#
Just remember to walk on the sunny side
F# G#
(That's my advice)
D#m F#
I'll keep bringing my best to the table
C# G#
It's all a mother can do
D#m F#
And what's mine is yours my angel
C# B F#
I'll turn one into two
That's what I'll do
C# D#m A#m F#
Hey, mama's gonna teach you everything she knows
C# D#m A#m F#
Hey, mama's here for you, every high and low
C# D#m A#m F#
Life gives you joy, life gives you pain
C# D#m F#
Mama's gonna be there through sunshine and rain
C# D#m A#m F#
Hey, mama's gonna teach you everything she knows
C# D#m A#m F#
Hey, mama's here for you, every high and low
C# D#m A#m F#
Life gives you joy, life gives you pain
C# D#m F#
Mama's gonna be there through sunshine and rain
C# D#m A#m F#
Sunshine and rain
C# D#m A#m F#
Sunshine and rain
C# D#m F#7M F#
Mama's gonna be there
How to play Mama's Gonna Be There
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#. 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.