Oh Mama
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Intro
D
[Verso 1]
D C G
You were the one, that I could rely on
D C G
And you were the one, Yeah you taught me how to live
D C G
To watch you fall, Is something I’d lose my eyes for
D C G
Oh, mama there’s nothin’ I wouldn’t give
[Verso 2]
D C G
Your light so bright, Most times it was blindin’
D C G
I’d often hide, When I should have been reminded
D C G
That time moves fast, And I always think about the past
F G F
Oh Mama (Oh Mama), what I wouldn’t give
G D
Oh Mama (Oh Mama), what I wouldn’t give
[Verso 3]
D C G
When you call and call, oh I want to cry
D C G
I’m between really livin’ and livin’ a lie
D C G
I wanna tune you out, but I don’t wanna be alone
F G
Oh Mama… (Oh Mama…)
F G D C G D C G
Oh Mama, I miss the days - when home was home… when home was home
Em F
And I’m thinkin’ back to what used to be
G Am
You know you mean everything to me
Am G F#dim
When I walk away, oh I want you to know
F G
I love you… Please come back home
F G
You Please come back home
[Verso 4]
D C G
I miss the days when
D C G
Home was home
Solo
F G
F G
F G
F G
Outro
F G D
Home was home was home, home was home
F G D
Home was home was home, home was home
F G D
Home was home was home, home was home
F G D
Home was home was home, home was home
How to play Oh Mama
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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.