Mama Told Me
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Mama Told Me
C
Mama told me not to cry you win and you lose
Em
Life is a constant struggle we're passing through
F C G
You'll see many places you'll see many faces ohoh
C
She says the way we're headed will take us where we're bound
Em
Be careful what you do 'cause it comes back around
F C G
You'll love it and you'll hate it but honey please don't waste it ohoh
[Refrão] Em Am G
She said ohohoh she said please don't go honey please don't you know
Em Am G
She said ohohoh don't you know
C
Mama told me take your time don't trade it for gold
Em
Take your shoes of at the door don't rush to get old
F C G
You'll see many places you'll see many faces ohoh
[Refrão] Em Am G
She said ohohoh She said please don't go honey please don't you know
Em Am G
She said ohohoh don't you know
C
Life's full of disappointments not always what it seems
Em
Mama told me keep your passion find the answer to your dreams
F C G
You'll love it and you'll hate it but honey please don't waste it ohoh
[Refrão] Em Am G
She said ohohoh she said please don't go honey please don't you know
Em Am G
She said ohohoh she said please don't go honey please don't you know
Em Am G
She said ohohoh don't you know
Em Am G C
She said ohohoh don't you know, Honey please don't go
How to play Mama Told Me
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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?
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