Suga Mama
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verse 1
C
Boy, you know that I want it
Dm
I can tell you want me as your lady
C
Can't deny that you're sexy
Dm
So what's it gon' be
C
Is you gon' get a job
And make some of that green?
Dm
You tryna take me out
But you can't pay for me
C
I guess I got the cash
I'll take one for the team
Dm
Baby, can't you see?
Pre-Chorus
C Bb Am
Ohhhh ohhhh ohhhh
Fm
I won't ask you to go
Chorus
C
But I can't be your suga mama
Your suga mama, baby
Dm
I can't be your suga mama
I said, I said
Bb
I can't be your suga mama
Am
Your suga mama, mmm mmm
C
I can't be your suga mama
Your suga mama, baby
Dm
I can't be your suga mama
Bb
And even though
Am
I love the thought of you
No, I can't be your-
Can't be your
C
Su-, su-, su-, your suga mama
G
Su-, su-, su-, your suga mama
Bb
Su-, su-, su-, your suga mama
Am
Mmmmm yeah
verse 2
Hey
C
I love what you do to me
Dm
Ain't nobody love me like- like you do
C
I won't call you lazy
Dm
But how you pay for food
C
My daddy said 'no'
You ain't no good for me
Dm
Not ballin' in that dough
But I'm payin' for your things
C
Something's gotta change, boy
Hmm please (boy, please)
Dm
Oh, baby, can't you see?
Pre-Chorus
C Bb Am
Ohhhh ohhhh ohhhh
Fm
I won't ask you to go
Chorus
C
But I can't be your suga mama
Your suga mama, baby
Dm
I can't be your suga mama
I said, I said
Bb
I can't be your suga mama
Am
Your suga mama, mmm mmm
C
I can't be your suga mama
Your suga mama, baby
Dm
I can't be your suga mama
Bb
And even though
Am
I love the thought of you
No, I can't be your-
Can't be your
C
Su-, su-, su-, your suga mama
G
Su-, su-, su-, your suga mama
Bb
Su-, su-, su-, your suga mama
Am
Mmmmm yeah
Bridge
C
Ain't got that money, money
Ain't got a damn thang
Bb
Wish you could be my honey
You make me sang, sang
Am
Ain't got that money, money
Ain't got a damn thang
Fm
What you want me to say oohhh
Chorus
C
But I can't be your suga mama
Your suga mama, baby
Dm
I can't be your suga mama
I said, I said
Bb
I can't be your suga mama
Am
Your suga mama, mmm mmm
C
I can't be your suga mama
Your suga mama, baby
Dm
I can't be your suga mama
Bb
And even though
Am
I love the thought of you
No, I can't be your-
Can't be your
C
Su-, su-, su-, your suga mama
G
Su-, su-, su-, your suga mama
Bb
Su-, su-, su-, your suga mama
C
Su-, su-, su-, your suga mama
G
Su-, su-, su-, your suga mama
Bb
Su-, su-, su-, your suga mama
Am C
No I can't be our suga mama
How to play Suga Mama
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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.