Mother
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: F#Capotraste:
1st traste
[Verse 1]
F Bb F
love, bigger than the ocean
Am Bb F
is what you’ve given to me.
F Bb F
you hunted down every danger
Am Bb C
so my brother and i could swim free
Bb F
in a love bigger than the ocean.
[Verse 2]
F Bb F
the shores, they were mighty scary.
Am Bb F
but at my back, i had the mighty sea.
Bb F
there's something so strange about human nature,
Am Bb C
we get so used to the gifts that we receive.
Bb
now, i'm more than grateful
F
for a love bigger than the ocean.
[Verse 3]
F Bb F
i dreamt you were down by the water.
Am Bb F
you looked so proud and happy to see me.
Bb F
you were laying down some kind of red carpet on the beach.
Am Bb C
i said, mom, i'm not sure what this means.
Bb
it was an invitation
F
to a love bigger than the ocean.
[Verse 4]
F Bb F
now, we've got children of our own.
Am Bb F
we dive back into the waters we have known.
Bb F
as you loved us, we'll love them to the brim.
Am Bb C
because of you, they already know how to swim
Bb
in a love bigger than,
F
a love deeper than the ocean.
[Verse 5]
F Bb F
i still have so much i want to tell you.
Am Bb F
i still have so much to figure out.
Bb F
there’s so much of you in every reflection of my life-
Am Bb C
i hope you know, i couldn't be more proud.
Bb
of this life swimming in
F
a love deeper than the ocean.
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 E. 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.