Mother
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E*
So tell me why
Why you're still here and I'm still here
B
And we're still taking time
A
Out of our busy lives just to fuck around
E*
Spewing words we both could live without
E*
And tell me why
Why you're still here and I'm still here
B
And we're still spending nights
A
Wasting half our lives like fucking clowns
E*
Running around this god forsaken town
[Refrão]C#m
I think I'll pass on the summer
A
Don't wanna fall for it this time
E
I'm drowning, drowning, drowning down
C#m
And yeah I might miss your mother
A
I fantasize about her sometimes
E
Drowning, drowning, drowning down
B A
There's nothing left to do
B E*
But let the waves crash over you
verse 2
E*
So tell me why
B
If I'm as bad as all those things you call me every night
A
You want me in your life just to drag around
E*
I'm never living up to what you thought you found
Ooh
[Refrão]C#m
I think I'll pass on the summer
A
Ain't gonna work for me this time
E
I'm drowning, drowning, drowning down
C#m
And yeah I might miss your mother
A
But she knows what's best when you're
E
Drowning, drowning, drowning down
B A
There's nothing left to do
B E
But let the waves crash over you
Bridge
E* B E E B C#m B E B C#m B
B E B C#m B E B C#m B
E*
So tell me why
Why you're still here and I'm still here
B
And we're still taking time
A
Out of our busy lives just to fuck around
N.C.
Spewing words we both could live without
[Refrão]C#m
I think I'll pass on the summer
A
Don't wanna fall for it this time
E
I'm drowning, drowning, drowning down
C#m
And yeah I might miss your mother
A
She can keep any dope she finds
E
Drowning, drowning, drowning down
B A
There's nothing left to do
B E*
But let the waves crash over you
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.