Rag Mama Rag - The Band

Rag Mama Rag

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[(intro ]2x) D C G
 
D
Rag Mama Rag,
G
I can't believe its true.
D
Rag Mama Rag,
G
what did you do?
 
D
I crawled up to,
D7
The railroad track,
G
Let the four nineteen,
C7
Scratch my back.
 
D
Shag mama shag,
Now, whats come over you?
Rag Mama Rag,
G
I'm a pulling out your gag.
 
D
Gon-na turn you lose,
D7
Like an old caboose,
G D
Got a tail I need a drag.
 
A7
I ask about your turtle,
C
And you ask about the weather.
G
Well, I can't jump the hurdle,
And we can't get to-gether.
 
A7
We could be relaxing,
In my sleeping bag,
But all you want to do,
For me mama is a...
 
D
Rag Mama Rag.
G
Theres no-where to go,
Rag Mama Rag,
Come on resin up the bow.
 
(intro 2x)

How to play Rag Mama Rag

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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.

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