Ring Off
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Intro: C G Am7 F
C G Am7 F
Mama, I understand your many sleepless nights
C
When you're seat and you think about father
G Am7 F
Or how you tried to be the perfect wife
C G
You used to dress and fix your hair
Am7 F
Then you smiled through your tears
C G
In the mirror you would stare
Am7
And say a prayer, like:
F C
I wish he said "I'm beautiful"
G
I wish it didn't hurt at all
Am7
I don't know how I got here
F
I was once the one who had his heart
C
Until you had enough then you took that ring off
G
You took that ring off
Am7
So tired of the lies and trying, fighting, crying
F
Took that ring off
C
Oh, now the fun begins
G
Dust yourself off and you love again
Am7
You found a new man now you shine and you're fine
F
Like it's my time, you took that ring off
C G Am7
Mama (so sexy), you live and learn, that's just the way life goes
F
(you're a killer, you're a killer)
C
Always know that you've got a daughter
G Am7
That's so so proud you took the high road
F
You're so sexy
C G
You used to dress and fix your hair
Am7 F
Then you smiled through your tears
C G
In the mirror you would stare
Am7
And say a prayer, like:
F C
I wish he said "I'm beautiful"
G
I wish it didn't hurt at all
Am7
I don't know how I got here
F
I was once the one who had his heart
C
Until you had enough then you took that ring off
G
You took that ring off
Am7
So tired of the lies and trying, fighting, crying
F
Took that ring off
C
Oh, now the fun begins
G
Dust yourself off and you love again
Am7
You found a new man now you shine and you're fine
F
Like it's my time, you took that ring off
C
After all your tears
G
After all that pain's all clear
Am7
Mama, after all them years
F
We can start all over again
C
Mama, and now it all makes sense
G
Letting go is never the end
Am7
Mama, we can love again
F
This is where freedom begins
C
Mama, so put your love on top
G
You gon' shine and put your love on top
Am7
It's your time to put your love on top
F
Everybody put your love on top
C
Aye, love on top
G
Aye, love on top
Am7
It's your time to put your love on top
F
Girl you so fine, put your love on top
C G Am7 F
"If you're going through it just know it's called 'Going through it'
You're not gonna get stuck there, you're not gonna die
You're gonna survive"
How to play Ring Off
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 C. 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.