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Mama Said

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[Chorus]
Mama said that it was oEbkayBb  
Mama said that it was qDm7uite alrightGm  
Our kinda people had a bDm7ed for the niGmght
and it was okayF  
Mama said that we were Ebgood kidsBb  
and daddy told us never liDm7sten to the onesGm  
pointing nasty fiDm7ngers and making funGm  
'cause we were good Fkids
[Verse]
Remember asking both my Gmmom and dad
       (Eb)           Bb  
Why we never travel to exotic lands
We only ever really visit Gmfriends
           (Eb)           Bb  
Nothing to tell when the summer ends
We never really went Gmbuying clothes
       (Eb)                                 Bb  
'cause folks were passing on the stuff in plenty loads
New shoes once a Gmyear and then
       (Eb)           Bb  
Out to play ball so we could ruin them
[Chorus]
When mama said that it was oEbkayBb  
Mama said that it was Dm7quite alrightGm  
Our kinda people had a Dm7bed for the nighGmt
and it was Fokay
Mama told us we were Ebgood kidBbs
and daddy told us never lDm7isten to the onesGm  
pointing nasty Dm7fingers and making funGm  
'cause we were good kidFs
[Verse]
Don't get me wrong, I didn't hGmave it bad
             (Eb)           Bb  
I got enough loving from my mom and dad
But I don't think they really Gmunderstood
                   (Eb)               Bb  
When I said that I wanted to deal in Hollywood
I told 'em I'd be singing Gmon tv
             (Eb)           Bb  
The other kids were callin' me a wannabe
The older kids they started Gmbugging me
                    (Eb)              Bb  
But now they're all standing right in front of me
[Chorus]
When mama said that it was oEbkayBb  
Mama said that it was Dm7quite alrightGm  
Our kinda people had a Dm7bed for the nighGmt
and it was Fokay
Mama told us we were Ebgood kidBbs
and daddy told us never lDm7isten to the onesGm  
pointing nasty Dm7fingers and making funGm  
'cause we were good kidFs
[Bridge]
GmI know which Cplace im from
EbI know my Bbhome
GmWhen Im in doCubt and struggling
Ebthats wheBbre I'll go
An old Gmfriend can give adCvice
when new fEbriends only know the half sBbtory
That's why I alGmways keep 'em tighCt
And while you're okEbay
I said I'm oDkay
(You know what my mama said? You know what she told me?)
[Chorus]
When mama said that it was oEbkayBb  
Mama said that it was Dm7quite alrightGm  
Our kinda people had a Dm7bed for the nighGmt
and it was Fokay
Mama told us we were Ebgood kidBbs
and daddy told us never lDm7isten to the onesGm  
pointing nasty Dm7fingers and making funGm  
'cause we were good kidFs

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The story behind the song

"Mama Said" by Lukas Graham is a single by the Danish band that gained success in several Nordic countries. It interpolates a well-known song from the musical Annie, suggesting a narrative that might touch upon childhood experiences or lessons learned. The band, fronted by Lukas Forchhammer, is known for their pop sound and has achieved international attention with various releases. Playing this song could evoke a sense of looking back at formative years and the wisdom passed down.

AI-written from these sources:Mama Said (Lukas Graham song) — Wikipedia ↗Lukas Graham — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Mama Said

by Lukas Graham

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Dm7

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[Chorus]

Eb Bb

Mama said that it was okay

Dm7 Gm

Mama said that it was quite alright

Dm7 Gm

Our kinda people had a bed for the night

and it was okay

Eb Bb

Mama said that we were good kids

Dm7 Gm

and daddy told us never listen to the ones

Dm7 Gm

pointing nasty fingers and making fun

'cause we were good kids

[Verse]

Remember asking both my mom and dad

Eb Bb

()

Why we never travel to exotic lands

We only ever really visit friends

Eb Bb

()

Nothing to tell when the summer ends

We never really went buying clothes

Eb Bb

()

'cause folks were passing on the stuff in plenty loads

New shoes once a year and then

Eb Bb

()

Out to play ball so we could ruin them

[Chorus]

Eb Bb

When mama said that it was okay

Dm7 Gm

Mama said that it was quite alright

Dm7 Gm

Our kinda people had a bed for the night

and it was okay

Eb Bb

Mama told us we were good kids

Dm7 Gm

and daddy told us never listen to the ones

Dm7 Gm

pointing nasty fingers and making fun

'cause we were good kids

[Verse]

Don't get me wrong, I didn't have it bad

Eb Bb

()

I got enough loving from my mom and dad

But I don't think they really understood

Eb Bb

()

When I said that I wanted to deal in Hollywood

I told 'em I'd be singing on tv

Eb Bb

()

The other kids were callin' me a wannabe

The older kids they started bugging me

Eb Bb

()

But now they're all standing right in front of me

[Chorus]

Eb Bb

When mama said that it was okay

Dm7 Gm

Mama said that it was quite alright

Dm7 Gm

Our kinda people had a bed for the night

and it was okay

Eb Bb

Mama told us we were good kids

Dm7 Gm

and daddy told us never listen to the ones

Dm7 Gm

pointing nasty fingers and making fun

'cause we were good kids

[Bridge]

Gm C

I know which place im from

Eb Bb

I know my home

Gm C

When Im in doubt and struggling

Eb Bb

thats where I'll go

Gm C

An old friend can give advice

Eb Bb

when new friends only know the half story

Gm C

That's why I always keep 'em tight

And while you're okay

I said I'm okay

(You know what my mama said? You know what she told me?)

[Chorus]

Eb Bb

When mama said that it was okay

Dm7 Gm

Mama said that it was quite alright

Dm7 Gm

Our kinda people had a bed for the night

and it was okay

Eb Bb

Mama told us we were good kids

Dm7 Gm

and daddy told us never listen to the ones

Dm7 Gm

pointing nasty fingers and making fun

'cause we were good kids

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