What Mama Say
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( Gm7 Cm7 F Gm7 D7/9+ )
Laa Lalalala
Gm7
Whatever mama say you best do it
Cm7
Whatever mama say you best do
F Gm7 D7/9+
Whatever mama say, you better listen to your mama
Gm7
Go wash your face and use some soap
Make your bed, and fold your clothes
Cm7
Do your dishes, chew your food
Don't talk back, and don't be rude
F
Take your shoes off at the door
Don't track no mud along this floor
Gm7
Don't forget take the garbage out
D7/9+
Don't want no excuses anymore
Gm7
Hug your sister, cut the grass
Think your smart, not so fast
Cm7
Take your fingers off the remote control
Because mama's watching that
F
Do the dishes, feed the dog
Put out the cat, and praise the Lord
Gm7
It wouldn't hurt you to go to church
D7/9+
Every once in awhile
Gm7
I'm just doin' what my mama says
I'm gonna do...
Cm7
Mama said I should settle down with a girl like you
F
I'm gonna work real hard, it's what I'm gonna do
Gm7
I'm gonna give you all my love
D7/9+
And then make you a mama too!
Eb Ebm Bb Bm7(5-)
Sugar that's what I'm gonna doooo
Cm F Gm7
I'm gonna make you a mama too
( Gm7 Cm7 F Gm7 D7/9+ )
Lala lalalalalala
Gm7
Whatever mama say you best do it
Cm7
Whatever mama say you best do
F Gm7 D7/9+
Whatever mama say, you better listen to your mama
Gm7
I don't lean back in my chair,
Will not run down the stairs
Cm7
And in case of emergency, I'll wear some fresh underwear
F
I'll take the car in, when it's in need of repair
Gm7
I'm gonna get myself a job
D7/9+
But I won't cut my hair
Gm7
I beg your pardon, that's what my mama say
Cm7
Boy don't get smart and don't talk to me that way
F
Who do you think you are, you better behave
Gm7 D7/9+
"I gave you life, child I can take it away!"
Gm7
Hey what mama say
I'm gonna do...
Cm7
Mama said I should settle down with a girl like you
F
I'm gonna work real hard, it's what I'm gonna do
Gm7
I'm gonna give you all my love
D7/9+
And then make you a mama too!
Eb Ebm Bb Bm7(5-)
that's what I'm gonna doooo
Cm F Gm7
I'm gonna make you a mama too
( Gm7 Cm7 F Gm7 D7/9+ )
Lalalala Lalalala
Eb Ebm Bb Bm7(5-)
that's what I'm gonna doooo
Cm F Gm7
I'm gonna make you a mama too
Eb Ebm Bb Bm7(5-)
that's what I'm gonna doooo
Cm F Gm7
I'm gonna make you a mama too
( Gm7 Cm7 F Gm7 D7/9+ )
Lalalala Lalalala
Gm7
Whatever mama say you best do it
Cm7
Whatever mama say you best do it
F Gm7 D7/9+ Gm7
Whatever mama say, you better listen to your mama!
How to play What Mama Say
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm7. 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.