Mother
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(The fact that Meghan Trainor is literally mother now)
A
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
Em
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
A
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
A
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
Em
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
A
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
[Refrão]
A
I am your mother (I am your mother)
Em
You listen to me (you listen to me)
A
Stop all that mansplainin', no one's listening
A A7 D
Tell me, who gave you the permission to speak?
A Em
I am your mother (I am your mother)
A
You listen to me
[Verso 1]
A Em
Mister big boy, pulling up in your big toy
A Em
Sayin' all that blah-blah-blah, makin' all that big noise
A Em
'Cause you're so frustrated, emasculated
A Em
'Cause you got your shit called out by this little lady (my baby)
[Pré-Refrão]
D
Yeah, your opinion's so strong
Dm6
Even when you're wrong
A Em A
Bet that feels like power to you
(That feels like power to you)
D Em
Must'vе forgot who you're talking to
[Refrão]
D
I am your mother (I am your mother)
Em
You listеn to me (you listen to me)
Em A
Stop all that mansplainin', no one's listening (shh)
A A7 D
Tell me (ah-ah), who gave you the permission to speak?
A Em
I am your mother (I am your mother)
A
You listen to me (you listen to me)
[Ponte]
A
You just a bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
Em
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
A
You just a bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum (hey)
Em
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
[Verso 2]
A
Y'all need a masterclass from my man
Em
Learn how to satisfy like he can (he can)
A
Ain't tryna control me and own me
Em
Like and old man that sees ban
A
Bet you wish you could wife this (mwah)
Em
Stay mad, that's priceless
A
You with your God complex
Em
But you can't even make life, bitch (Bitch?)
[Pré-Refrão]
D
Yeah, your opinion's so strong
Dm6
Even when you're wrong (ooh-ooh-ooh)
A Em A
Bet that feels like power to you
(That feels like power to you)
D Em
Must've forgot who you're talking to
[Refrão]
I am your mother (I am your mother)
You listen to me (you listen to me)
Stop all that mansplainin' (ayy)
No one's listening (shh)
A A7 D
Tell me (ah-ah) who gave you the permission to speak? (Speak)
A Em
I am your mother (I am your mother, yeah)
A
You listen to me
[Ponte]
A
You just a bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum (hey)
Em
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
A
You just a bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum (hey)
Em
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
A
Baby, shake your bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum (hey)
Em
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
A
Shake that bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
D Em
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum, bum-bum-bum
Final: A Em A Em
How to play Mother
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 A. 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.