Mama Said
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Intro:
D Gm7 Bm D Bm
(Aaaaaaaaaaaaa-aaa-dah-dah-dah..aaaaaaaaaaaa-a-dah-
dah-dah..)
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D Bm G
Mama said there'll be days like this, there'll be days
A D
like this Mama said.
D G A D
(Mama said..Mama said.)
D Bm G
Mama said there'll be days like this, there'll be days
A D
like this my Mama said..
D G A D
(Mama said..Mama said.)
#1.
D Bm G D
I went walking the other day, everything was going fine.
G D Bm G A
I met a little boy named Billy Joe, and I almost lost
D
my mind.
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D Bm G
Mama said there'll be days like this, there'll be days
A D
like this Mama said.
D G A D
(Mama said..Mama said.)
D Bm G
Mama said there'll be days like this, there'll be days
A D
like this my Mama said..
Bridge:
G D Gbm D
My eyes were wide open, but all that I can see, yeah-eah.
Bm Em A
chapel bells are callin'..for everybody but me.
A
But I don't worry cause..
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D Bm G
Mama said there'll be days like this, there'll be days
A D
like this Mama said.
D G A D
(Mama said..Mama said.)
D Bm G
Mama said there'll be days like this, there'll be days
A D
like this my Mama said..
#3.
G Gbm
And then she said someone will look at me, like I'm looking
D
at you, one day.
Bm E A
Then I might find..I don't want you any old way..
D A
don't worry, cause..
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G D Bm G
Mama said there'll be days like this, there'll be days
A D
like this Mama said..yeah-yeah-yeah.
D G A D
(Mama said..Mama said.)
D Bm G
Mama said there'll be days like this, there'll be days
A D
like this my Mama said..oh, yeah.
OUTRO:
D Bm
(Mama said, Mama said)...don't worry, yeah..
D Bm
(Mama said, Mama said)...don't worry, now..
D Bm
(Mama said, Mama said)...hey, hey, hey..
D Bm
(Mama said, Mama said)...hey, hey, hey..(Fade.)
How to play Mama Said
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 D. 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.