The Loser In The End
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A G A
Mama's got a problem
C A
She don't know what to say
A G A
Her little baby boy
C A
Has just left home today
A G A C A
She's got to be the loser in the end
D
She's got to be the loser in the end
A G A C A
Misuse her and you'll lose her as a friend
D D7 A
She's ma on whom you can always depend ooh
A G A
She washed and fed and clothed and cared
C A
For nearly twenty years
A G A
And all she gets is "Goodbye Ma"
C A
And the night times for her tears
A G A C A
She's got to be the loser in the end
D
She's got to be the loser in the end
A G A C A
Misuse her and you'll lose her as a friend
D D7 A A G
She's ma on whom you can always depend ooh
D G
So listen mothers ev'rywhere
D G
To just one mothers son
D G
You'll get forgotten on the way
C A
If you don't let them have their fun
D G
Forget regrets and just remember
C D
It's not so long since you were young
A G A C A
You're bound to be the loser in the end
D
You're bound to be the loser in the end
A G A
They'll chose their new shoes
C A
That's not far to bend
D D7 A A G A G A G ...
You're ma on whom they can always depend ooh
How to play The Loser In The End
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.