Motorcycle Mama
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A
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay your big spike down?
E7
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay your big spike down?
A
I always get in trouble when you bring it around.
D7
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay it down?
A E7 A
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, Aah
A E7 A
Well I'm runnin', I'm runnin', I'm runnin' down the proud highway
E7
Yeah, I'm runnin', I'm runnin', I'm runnin' down the proud highway
A D7
And as long as I keep movin' I won't need a place to stay
A E7 A
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
A
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay your big spike down?
E7
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay your big spike down?
A
I always get in trouble when you bring it around.
D7
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay it down?
A E7 A
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, Aah
A E7 A
Well, I'm here to deliver, I hope that you can read my mail
E7
I just escaped last night from the Memory County Jail
A
I see your box is open and your flag is up,
D7
my message is ready if there's time enough
A E7 A
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
A
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay your big spike down?
E7
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay your big spike down?
A
D7
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay it down?
A E7 A
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, Aah
TO FADE OUT: A
How to play Motorcycle Mama
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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.