Mama Say A Prayer
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Verse
Dm Am C F
The bright lights of the city are a pretty sight to see
Dm Am C F
Perhaps they're extra pretty to a country girl like me
Dm Am C F
Temptation waits at every turn and it won't let me be
Dm Am
So mama when you pray tonight
C F
Say a special prayer for me
[Refrão]
Dm Am
I miss your tender goodnight kiss of love and understanding
Dm Am
The goodnight kisses I get now are cruel and so demanding
Dm Am
So mama when you pray tonight
Dm F
And while you're on your knees
F C G
Mama say a special prayer for me
Verse
Dm
The nights get cold and lonely
Am
When you're far away from home
C F
And lonely makes it easy for a good girl to go wrong
Dm Am
Evil eyes search through the night for lonely girls like me
C F
So mama when you pray tonight
C F
Say a special prayer for me
[Refrão]
Dm Am
I miss your tender goodnight kiss of love and understanding
Dm Am
The goodnight kisses I get now are cruel and so demanding
Dm Am
So mama when you pray tonight
Dm F
And while you're on your knees
F C G
Mama say a special prayer for me
How to play Mama Say A Prayer
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.