Tell Your Mother
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
F G# A# G# F G# A# A# G# A# G#
[Solo]
F G# A# G# F G# A# A# G# A# G#
[Verse]
F D# A# F A#
I got a jacket made of crocodile leather and a brand new VCR
F D# A# F A#
I got a Mazda Miata from my papa so I can pick you up wherever you are
[Interlude]
F G# A# G# F G# A# A# G# A# G#
[Verse cont'd]
F D# A# F A#
A little peace and understandin is my Plan and I'd appreciate your expertise
F D# A# F A#
In dealin with your mother and the others I am beggin you on my knees
[Chorus]
F C
To tell your sister, tell your brother,
F A#
Tell your father and tell your mother
F C F A# F
I got love for you, and I'm gonna do you right
[Verse 2]
F D# A# F A#
I know you're lookin for a sentimental Lover I can promise you I fit the bill
F D# A# F A#
I know your brother and your sister Think I'm witcha cuz I got some time to kill
F D# A#
Your daddy says he's gonna shoot me with his pistol Till I whistle when the cold wind
F A#
blows
F D# A# F A#
And your mama, she don't want no drama But I know she'll help your Daddy reload
[Chorus]
F C
To tell your sister, tell your brother,
F A#
Tell your father and tell your mother
F C F A# F
I got love for you, and I'm gonna do you right
[Solo]
F G# A# G# F G# A# A# G# A# G#
N.C.
Ooooo, Ooooo, Oooo, Ooooo
[Chorus]
F C F A# F
I got love for you and I'm gonna do you right
F C
Tell your teacher, tell your preacher,
F A#
Tell your grandma I can't wait to meet her,
F C F A# F
I got love for you and I'm gonna do you right
F C F A# F
I got love for you and I'm gonna do you right
F C F A# F
I got love for you and I'm gonna do you right
How to play Tell Your Mother
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.