Mammas Jam
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F# - x2
F#
Pain is on the outside
You will not let it in
F#
Waving from the window
Freezing from the wind
B
Yeah, crying at the rainbows
F#
You lock the door again
A E
Yeah, it's freezing
But you will not let it in
F# -
F#
Running for the border
Racing with a flag
F#
Living like a hoarder
'cept you can't afford a rag
B
You got your nickels buried under
F#
Mamma's pickle jar
A
Yeah you're running
E F#
But you will not get too far
A
Yeah you're running
E F#
But you will not get too far
(Guitar solo that I don't feel like figuring out right now...)
F#
Mamma's up the river
Daddy's in a jar
F#
She said she might get out someday
Then she'll buy a car
B
Head out to the country
F#
Forget about the day
A E F#
Daddy tried to hit her, but she blew his ass away x 3
A E F#
She blew his ass away, away, away x 5
A E F# - Repeat until fade out
How to play Mammas Jam
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 F#. 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.