What Mama Said
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Intro: Am F G Em
[Verso 1]
Am F G
Don’t wanna live in this world
Em
It’s like my senses got blurred
Am F
I hear a whisper inmyhead
G Em Am
It takes awayall the dread Hmmm
[Pré-Refrão]
F G
So why why whycan’t we just stay
Em
Is it really really really just ahungergame
Am F
Ijust pray
G Em
We’ll seea new day
[Refrão]
Am F G
Can’tforget what mama said
Em Am
Never to forget who I am
F G
Never to regret what I’ve done
Em
Just to be me with everyone
Am F G
Oh, can’t forget what mama said
Em Am
Never to forget who I am
F G
Never to regret what I’ve done
Em
Just to be me with everyone
Instrumental:
Am F G Em
Am F G Em
[Verso 2]
Am F G
Leave me alone in my dream
Em
Where love and peace live
Am F
I wanna build a new world
G Em Am
Baby give me your help Hmmm
[Pré-Refrão]
F G
So why why whycan’t we just stay
Em
Is it really really really just ahungergame
Am F
Ijust pray
G Em
We’ll seea new day
[Refrão]
Am F G
Can’tforget what mama said
Em Am
Never to forget who I am
F G
Never to regret what I’ve done
Em
Just to be me with everyone
Am F G
Oh, can’t forget what mama said
Em Am
Never to forget who I am
F G
Never to regret what I’ve done
Em
Just to be me with everyone
Outro:
Am F G Em
Am F G Em
How to play What Mama Said
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 Am. 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.