Mamma
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C
You got your chance to hit the big time
C
But instead, you hit the crack pipe
G C
Mamma’s gonna see you right, baby Mamma’s gonna see you right
[Verse 1]
C
Now you’ve done wrong to many a man
And they’re gonna catch you if they can
G C
But Mamma’s gonna see you right, baby Mamma’s gonna see you right
[Chorus]
F C
G C
When you’ve messed up your whole damn life
F C
G
So Mamma’s gonna see you, right baby
C
Mamma’s gonna see you right
[Verse 2]
G C
Times are tough and you’ll feel like a God damned fool
G C
Coz it’s all your fault and you’re bound to hang
G C G
But one step up from the bottom of the whi---skey glass Is love, and who else in the
C
world to ask
[Chorus]
F C
Only your Mamma’s love can save ya baby
G C
When you’ve messed up your whole damn life
F C
Only your Mamma’s love can save ya baby
G
So Mamma’s gonna see you right baby
C
Mamma’s gonna see you right
[Instrumental]
F C G C
[Outro]
F C
Only your Mamma’s love can save ya baby
G C
So Mamma’s gonna see you right baby Mamma’s gonna see you right
F C
So you come home a broken man skin and bone and empty hands
G C
Mamma’s gonna see you right baby Mamma’s gonna see right
How to play Mamma
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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?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.