Mother Dear
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INTRO: G
verse 1
G
Oh Mother dear
C G
What a night this has been
Em
I awoke in the light of a vision in white
A G D G
The prettiest girl that I have ever seen
G C G
Lately my love, said the lady in white
Em
I have watched from afar, but love draws me near
A D Em
Now take my hand, hold tight, Mother dear
G A Em
Do you know what this could mean, Mother dear
G Em A D G
Was it just another dream in the night
verse 2
G C G
Mother dear, on that same silver night
Em
Saw a figure in black by the lady in white
A D Em A
He said his name was death, was he right
G A Em
Do you know what this could mean, Mother dear
A D Em
Was it just another dream in the night
G Em A D G
Was it just another dream in the night
G C G Em A D Em A D
verse 3
Em A
Mother dear,
G A Em
Do you know what this could mean, Mother dear
A D G
Was it just another dream in the night
C G
Mother dear, what a night this has been
A D Em
It's so cold by your side, no don't cry, can't you see
A D Em A
Won't you listen to me please, Mother dear
G A Em
Do you know what this could mean, Mother dear
A D Em
Was it just another dream, Mother dear
Bm C D A G
A Ahhhhhhhhh Ahhhhh hhhhhh Ahh Ahhhhh
Em G C G C G Em G
How to play Mother Dear
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.