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Intro: D
 
D
Mama's in the kitchen with onions
 
D
Daddy's in the back with ol' Hank
 
D
Thinking 'bout the lasers and bunions
 
D
Talking disability ranks
 
G
No, we didn't have too much money
 
Em D
Just enough to make the dead ends meet
 
D
Me, I'm on the back of my hobby horse
 
D
Far away in some desert town
 
D
Miles from a civilization
 
D
Miles from a fortified town
 
G
Down in that basement it's sunny
 
Em D
We cannot stay down there for too long
 
G
Back then, it all seemed so funny
 
Em
Toys were toys and boys were boys
 
C A
The simple nights and easy joys, all right
 
A D
Come out for another day
 
D
Upstairs mama's making some crepes, yeah
 
D
From a fancy recipe book
 
D
To me they just look like tortillas
 
D
Boy, that mama can cook
 
G
Soon, she will be calling for grub, yeah
 
Em D
I can't wait for such a sight this long
 
G
Back then, it all seemed so funny
 
Em
Toys were toys and boys were boys
 
C A
The easy nights and simple joys, all right
 
A D
Come out for another day

How to play Mama

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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.

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