Mamma
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D9
My mama always told me
G
Son, you'd best go easy down that road"
D9
And she said she was sorry
G
For all the times she couldn't save my soul
A4 G
Shoulda listened to her words a little more
A4 G
Before I packed up and I walked right out that door
D9
Daddy always told me
G
Son, you'd better love the best you can"
D9
And "Don't look back and be sorry
G
These moments won't be comin' 'round again"
A4 G
But I feel like I could conquer the whole world
A4 G
When I look up and see those three little girls
D9 A4
But I get lost, I can't find my way
G D9
All my pieces glued together for the world to see
D9 A4
Mistakes I've made, consumed by some
G D9
Till there's nothing left of me when all is said and done
D9
Now a preacher man once told me
G
Son, I'm not so sure you can be saved"
D9
And he said, "Life is full of choices
G
And He sees all the bad ones that you've made
A4 G
And I said "Yeah, you're right, I'll probably go to Hell
A4 G
But goddamn all the stories I can tell
D9 A4
Cause I'm so lost, I can't find my way
G D9
All my pieces glued together for the world to see
D9 A4
Mistakes I've made, consumed by some
G D9
Till there's nothing left of me when all is said and done
D9
So my mama always told me
G
Son, you'd best go easy down that road"
How to play Mamma
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D9. 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.