Mothers Only Sleeping
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FCapotraste:
3rd traste
[Intro]
A D G D
[Verse 1]
D A
I left my old home way back in the mountains
D
Since mother and father had both passed away
A
We followed our mother up to the graveyard
D G D
For mother was called to heaven that day
[Chorus]
D A
Mothers not dead she's only a sleeping
D
Just patiently waiting for Jesus to come
A
The birds will be singing while Mother is sleeping
D G D
They will sing o'er as the grave sinks away
[Break]
A D G D
[Verse 2]
D A
Oh how we miss her around the old home place
D
Everything seems so lonesome since shes gone away
D A
Mother is sleeping way back the mountains
D G D
Yes mother is sleeping way back in the hills
[Chorus]
D A
Mothers not dead she's only a sleeping
D
Just patiently waiting for Jesus to come
D A
The birds will be singing while Mother is sleeping
D
They will sing o'er as the grave sinks away
How to play Mothers Only Sleeping
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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.