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Mama

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[Intro]
Em B A B G Em
Em B
Em
[Verse 1]
EmMama, we all go to hell.
EmMama, we all go to heBll.
AI'm writing thBis letter and wishing Gyou well,
EmMama, we alBl go to heEmll.
[Verse 2]
EmOh, well, now,
EmMama, we're all gonna die.
BMama, we're all gonna die.
AStop asking mBe questions, I'd hGate to see you cry,
EmMama, we're aBll gonna dEmie.
[Chorus]
DAnd when we go don't blCame us, yeah.
 DWe'll let the fires just batGhe us, yeah.
 CYou made us, oh, so fFamous.
BWe'll never let you Emgo-oD/F#oh-ooGh.
GAnd when you go don't reCturn to Bme my lEmove.
[Verse 3]
EmMama, we're all full of lies.
EmMama, we're meant for the flBies.
AAnd right now they're Bbuilding a coffGin your size,
EmMama, we're aBll full of lEmies.
[Bridge]
Well MEmother, what the war did to my legs and to my tongue,
You should've rEmaised a baby girl,
I should've Bbeen a better son.
If you could cAoddle the inBfection
They can aGmputate at oEmnce.
You should've beenEm,
I could have bBeen a better sEmon.
DAnd when we go don't blCame us, yeah.
 DWe'll let the fires just batGhe us, yeah.
 CYou made us, oh, so fFamous.
BWe'll never let you Emgo-oD/F#oh-ooGh.
[Chorus]
She said: "You ain't no Cson of mine
  DFor what you've done they're Ggonna findC  
A place for you
And Fjust you mind your Bmanners when you Emgo.D  G  
And when you go, don't reEmturn to Gme, my Emlove."
That's right.
[Verse 4]
EmMama, we all go to hell.
EmMama, we all go to hBell.
AIt's really quite pBleasant
GExcept for the smell,
EmMama, we alBl go to hEm/Dell.
[Bridge 2]
 EmMaAmma, Bbmmama, AmmamBa
 EmMaAmma, Bbmmama, AmmamBa
[Interlude]
AnEmd if you would call me your sweetheart,
I'd maybe then sing you a sBong
But the sAhit that I've doBne with this fuGck of a gun,
EmYou would cry out your Bb5eyes all aloBng.
EmWe're damned after all.
Through fortune and flame Bwe fall.
AAnd if you can Bstay then I'll show Gyou the waEmy,
To rBeturn from the aBb5shes you caBll.
EmWe all carry on
AWhen our brothers in arms are gBone
So Araise your glass hBigh
For tomoGrrow we dEmie,
EmAnd return from the Bashes you caEmll!
[Outro]
Em B A B G Em
Em B Em

All chords in this song (12)

The story behind the song

"Mama" delves into the complex relationship between The Patient, the dying protagonist of The Black Parade album, and his mother. The lyrics are framed as a letter from The Patient, pleading for forgiveness for his perceived failings while also highlighting his mother's shortcomings in raising him. This "goth cabaret" song, featuring Liza Minnelli, was conceived after lead guitarist Ray Toro was challenged to write a polka in the band's distinctive style. It plays like a dramatic, hyperoperatic journey through guilt, accusation, and a desperate search for understanding.

AI-written from these sources:Mama (My Chemical Romance song) — Wikipedia ↗My Chemical Romance — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Mama

by My Chemical Romance

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D/F#

Em/D

Bbm

Bb5

[Intro]

Em B A B G Em

Em B

[Verse 1]

Mama, we all go to hell.

Em B

Mama, we all go to hell.

A B G

I'm writing this letter and wishing you well,

Em B Em

Mama, we all go to hell.

[Verse 2]

Oh, well, now,

Mama, we're all gonna die.

A B G

Stop asking me questions, I'd hate to see you cry,

Em B Em

Mama, we're all gonna die.

[Chorus]

D C

And when we go don't blame us, yeah.

D G

We'll let the fires just bathe us, yeah.

C F

You made us, oh, so famous.

B Em D/F# G

We'll never let you go-ooh-ooh.

G C B Em

And when you go don't return to me my love.

[Verse 3]

Mama, we're all full of lies.

Em B

Mama, we're meant for the flies.

A B G

And right now they're building a coffin your size,

Em B Em

Mama, we're all full of lies.

[Bridge]

Well Mother, what the war did to my legs and to my tongue,

You should've raised a baby girl,

I should've been a better son.

A B

If you could coddle the infection

G Em

They can amputate at once.

You should've been,

B Em

I could have been a better son.

D C

And when we go don't blame us, yeah.

D G

We'll let the fires just bathe us, yeah.

C F

You made us, oh, so famous.

B Em D/F# G

We'll never let you go-ooh-ooh.

[Chorus]

She said: "You ain't no son of mine

D G C

For what you've done they're gonna find

A place for you

F B Em D G

And just you mind your manners when you go.

Em G Em

And when you go, don't return to me, my love."

That's right.

[Verse 4]

Mama, we all go to hell.

Em B

Mama, we all go to hell.

A B

It's really quite pleasant

Except for the smell,

Em B Em/D

Mama, we all go to hell.

[Bridge 2]

Em Am Bbm Am B

Mama, mama, mama

Em Am Bbm Am B

Mama, mama, mama

[Interlude]

And if you would call me your sweetheart,

I'd maybe then sing you a song

A B G

But the shit that I've done with this fuck of a gun,

Em Bb5 B

You would cry out your eyes all along.

We're damned after all.

Through fortune and flame we fall.

A B G Em

And if you can stay then I'll show you the way,

B Bb5 B

To return from the ashes you call.

We all carry on

A B

When our brothers in arms are gone

A B

So raise your glass high

G Em

For tomorrow we die,

Em B Em

And return from the ashes you call!

[Outro]

Em B A B G Em

Em B Em

About Mama Chords by My Chemical Romance

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