Mother
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Intro D Bm A G A Bm7 A G Gm
D F# Bm
You gotta take care of yourself
Gm
'Cause she loves you
D F# Bm
You need to know you're all she has
Gm
Because it's the truth
G A Bm
Go easy on her, these days
D G7+
'Cause she's been through a lot
A Bm
And all she wants is to see you safe
D G Gm
Your mother's all you've got
D F#7 G
If you ever feel sad again
Gm
She will always be there for you
D F#7 G
And while she stands by your side
Gm Em Em/G
You know everything will be alright
A7 D
Your mother's all you've got
( Bm A G A Bm7 A G Gm )
D F# Bm
You love her more than anything
Gm
So don't go outside
D F# Bm
Stay home and bring her warmth and peace
Gm
'Cause she wants you alive
G A Bm
Go easy on her, these days
D G7+
'Cause she's been through a lot
A Bm
And all she wants is to see you safe
D G Gm
Your mother's all you've got
D F#7 G
If you ever feel sad again
Gm
She will always be there for you
D F#7 G
And while she stands by your side
Gm Em Em/G
You know everything will be alright
A7 D
Your mother's all you've got
Final Bm A G A Bm7 A G Gm D
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 D. 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.