Mama
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[Intro: ]D E F#m E A D 2x
1st Stanza:
D.. E.. F#m
She used to be my only enemy and never letting me be free
E.. A.. D..
Catching me in places that I know I shouldnt be
Every other day I cross the line I didnt mean to be so bad
I never thought that you would be the friend I never had
Pre-chorus:
D.. E.. F#m.. E.. A.. D..
Back then I didnt know why, why you were misunderstood
D.. E.. F#m.. E.. A.. D..
So now I see to your eyes, all that you did was love
Chorus: D E F#m E A D
Mama I love you, Mama I care
Mama I love you, Mama my friend
2nd Stanza:(Same Chords)
I didnt want to hear it then but I'm not ashamed to say it now
Every little thing you've said and did was right for me
I had a lot of time to think about, bout' the way I used to be
Never had a sense of my responsibility
*Repeat Pre-chorus then Chorus
Ad-lib: D E F#m E A D
Pre-chorus2:
But now I'm sure I know why, why you were misunderstood
So now I see to your eyes all I can give you is love
*Repeat Chorus til fade...
"I LOVE YOU MOM"
How to play Mama
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.