Mother
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Capo 2
Am F
They killed a man for doing wrong today
C G
When all he ever did in life was look the other way
Am F
And with his verdict someone heard him pray
C G
The crowd gathered around to see the look on his face
F Am G
Will they ever know, the last words he spoke.
F
He Cried "Mother!"
Am
As the people stood and stared.
G
He Cried "Mother."
Am
And no one seemed to care.
Am F
Early 25 years to his name
C G
Only the good die young it's too hard to say
Am F C
With a wife and child living back at home far from here
G
where he dies all alone
F Am
Will they ever know, the last words he spoke
F
He Cried "Mother!"
Am
As the people stood and stared
G
He Cried "Mother."
Am
Sounded like a prayer
"Guitar and harp plays" 2 rounds
Am F
They killed a man for doing wrong today " humming rest of the song "
How to play Mother
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.