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Mom

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[Verse]
A Dlittle baby told God, heAy I'm kinda scared.
BmDon't really know if I wanna F#mgo down there 
GCuz from here it looks like a liDttle blue ball
Em7But that's a great big place and Ai am so small 
DWhy can't I just staAy here with you
BmDid I make you mad, don't you wF#mant me too.
GAnd God said oh child of courDse I do.
Em7But there's somebody special that's waitiAng for you
[Chorus]
DSo hush now D/F#baby donG't you cry
Cuz there's someAone down there waiting whose only Dgoal in lifeA  
DIs makin sure your alD/F#ways gonna bGe alright
EmA loving angel tenDder tough and stronGg
EmIt's almost time to gAo and meet your mom D  
[Verse]
YoDu'll never have a betAter friend
BmOr a warmer touch to F#mtuck you in
GShe'll kiss your bruises yDour bumps and scrapes
Em7And anytime you hurt, her hAeart’s gonna break
[Chorus]
DSo hush now D/F#baby donG't you cry
Cuz there's someAone down there waiting whose only Dgoal in lifeA  
DIs makin sure your alD/F#ways gonna bGe alright
EmA loving angel tenDder tough and stronGg
EmIt's almost time to gAo and meet your mom D  
[Bridge]
BmNow when she's talking too you, make suGre you listen close
EmCuz she's gonna teach you evAerything you'll ever neDed to know
BmLike how to mind your manners, to loGve and laugh and dream
EmAnd she'll put you on the path that'll briAng you back to me
[Chorus]
DSo hush now bD/F#aby donG't you cry        
Cuz there's somAeone down there waiting whose only goDal in lifeA  
DIs makin sure your alD/F#ways gonna Gbe alright
EmA loving angel tenDder tough and stroGng
EmCome on child it's tiAme to meet your mom D  

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Mom

by Garth Brooks

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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F#m

Em7

D/F#

[Verse]

D A

A little baby told God, hey I'm kinda scared.

Bm F#m

Don't really know if I wanna go down there

G D

Cuz from here it looks like a little blue ball

Em7 A

But that's a great big place and i am so small

D A

Why can't I just stay here with you

Bm F#m

Did I make you mad, don't you want me too.

G D

And God said oh child of course I do.

Em7 A

But there's somebody special that's waiting for you

[Chorus]

D D/F# G

So hush now baby don't you cry

A D A

Cuz there's someone down there waiting whose only goal in life

D D/F# G

Is makin sure your always gonna be alright

Em D G

A loving angel tender tough and strong

Em A D

It's almost time to go and meet your mom

[Verse]

D A

You'll never have a better friend

Bm F#m

Or a warmer touch to tuck you in

G D

She'll kiss your bruises your bumps and scrapes

Em7 A

And anytime you hurt, her heart’s gonna break

[Chorus]

D D/F# G

So hush now baby don't you cry

A D A

Cuz there's someone down there waiting whose only goal in life

D D/F# G

Is makin sure your always gonna be alright

Em D G

A loving angel tender tough and strong

Em A D

It's almost time to go and meet your mom

[Bridge]

Bm G

Now when she's talking too you, make sure you listen close

Em A D

Cuz she's gonna teach you everything you'll ever need to know

Bm G

Like how to mind your manners, to love and laugh and dream

Em A

And she'll put you on the path that'll bring you back to me

[Chorus]

D D/F# G

So hush now baby don't you cry

A D A

Cuz there's someone down there waiting whose only goal in life

D D/F# G

Is makin sure your always gonna be alright

Em D G

A loving angel tender tough and strong

Em A D

Come on child it's time to meet your mom

About Mom Chords by Garth Brooks

Learn how to play Mom by Garth Brooks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mom chords”, “Mom guitar chords”, or “Garth Brooks Mom chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Mom chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mom lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, Bm, F#m, G, Em7.

FAQ — Mom by Garth Brooks

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Is "Mom" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mom" by Garth Brooks with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Garth Brooks below.

What key is "Mom" in?

The chords for "Mom" show the original chord names (including D, A, Bm, F#m, G, Em7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.