Now playing

Mothers Not Dead

Chords

4.714 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Mother's Not Dead
Recorded by Bill Monroe written by Charlie Monroe
GMothers not dead she's only a D7sleeping
Just patiently waiting for Jesus to Gcome
The birds will be singing while Mother is D7sleeping
They will sing o'er as the grave sinks Gaway
Well I left my old home way back in the D7mountains
For mother and father had both passed Gaway
We followed our mother up to the D7graveyard
For mother was called to heaven that Gday
Oh how we miss her around the old home D7place
Everything seems so lonesome since she went Gaway
Mother is sleeping way back the D7mountains
Yes mother is sleeping way back in the Ghills

All chords in this song (2)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Mothers Not Dead

by Bill & Charlie Monroe

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Mother's Not Dead

Recorded by Bill Monroe written by Charlie Monroe

G D7

Mothers not dead she's only a sleeping

Just patiently waiting for Jesus to come

The birds will be singing while Mother is sleeping

They will sing o'er as the grave sinks away

Well I left my old home way back in the mountains

For mother and father had both passed away

We followed our mother up to the graveyard

For mother was called to heaven that day

Oh how we miss her around the old home place

Everything seems so lonesome since she went away

Mother is sleeping way back the mountains

Yes mother is sleeping way back in the hills

About Mothers Not Dead Chords by Bill & Charlie Monroe

Learn how to play Mothers Not Dead by Bill & Charlie Monroe with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mothers Not Dead chords”, “Mothers Not Dead guitar chords”, or “Bill & Charlie Monroe Mothers Not Dead 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 Mothers Not Dead chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mothers Not Dead lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D7.

FAQ — Mothers Not Dead by Bill & Charlie Monroe

How do I play "Mothers Not Dead" by Bill & Charlie Monroe on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Mothers Not Dead" by Bill & Charlie Monroe on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Mothers Not Dead" by Bill & Charlie Monroe free?

Yes. The chords for "Mothers Not Dead" by Bill & Charlie Monroe are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Mothers Not Dead" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Mothers Not Dead" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Mothers Not Dead"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Mothers Not Dead" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Mothers Not Dead" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mothers Not Dead" by Bill & Charlie Monroe with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bill & Charlie Monroe below.

What key is "Mothers Not Dead" in?

The chords for "Mothers Not Dead" show the original chord names (including G, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.