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Mama

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Tuning: Half-Step Down & Capo on 2nd fret of A D G B e strings
Define:
       G63x0030 (no3)
  Dsus2/E000230 *
    Asus4x02230
* This chord is not really Dsus2/E, but it has to be given that name because of the 
use of the partial capo to get the right chord diagram.  It's just Dsus2 with a low D,
or Ebsus2 by actual pitch with a low Eb.
[Intro]
Dsus2/E  G6  Dsus2/E  G6
[Verse 1]
Dsus2/EMama always told me
Son you best go easy down that G6road
And she Dsus2/Esaid she was sorry
For all the times she couldn't save my G6soul
[Chorus]
I should have Asus4listened to her words a little G6more
Before I Asus4packed up and I walked right out that G6door
[Verse 2]
Dsus2/EDaddy always told me
Son you better love the best you G6can
And don't Dsus2/Elook back and be sorry
These moments won’t be coming around aG6gain
[Chorus]
But I Asus4feel like I can conquer the whole G6world
When I Asus4look up and see those three little G6girls
[Bridge]
But I get Dsus2/Elost
I can't find my Asus4way
All the G6pieces glued together for the Dsus2/Eworld to see
Mistakes Dsus2/EI've made
Consumed by Asus4some
Until there's G6nothing left of me when all is Dsus2/Esaid and done
[Interlude]
Dsus2/E  Asus4/E  G6  Dsus2/E
[Verse 3]
Now a Dsus2/Epreacher man once told me
Son I'm not so sure you can be G6saved
He said Dsus2/Elife is full of choices
And he sees all the bad ones that you've G6made
[Chorus]
And I said Asus4yeah, you right I'll probably go to G6hell
But, Asus4God damn all the stories I can G6tell
[Bridge]
Cause I'm so Dsus2/Elost
Can't find my Asus4way
All my G6pieces glued together for the Dsus2/Eworld to see
Mistakes I've Dsus2/Emade
Consumed Asus4by some
Until there's G6nothing left of me when all is Dsus2/Esaid and done
[Outro]
  Dsus2/E    Asus4    G6    Dsus2/Ex2
Dsus2/ESo my Mama always told me
Son you best go easy down that G6road

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The story behind the song

Aaron Lewis is known as a founding member and lead vocalist of the rock band Staind, and has also pursued a solo career in country music. This song appears on his 2016 release, Sinner. Playing this song offers a chance to explore the emotional depth and raw vocal style that define his work.

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Mama

by Aaron Lewis

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dsus2/E

Asus4

Asus4/E

Tuning: Half-Step Down & Capo on 2nd fret of A D G B e strings

Define:

3x0030 (no3)

Dsus2/E

000230 *

Asus4

x02230

* This chord is not really Dsus2/E, but it has to be given that name because of the

use of the partial capo to get the right chord diagram. It's just Dsus2 with a low D,

or Ebsus2 by actual pitch with a low Eb.

[Intro]

Dsus2/E G6 Dsus2/E G6

[Verse 1]

Dsus2/E

Mama always told me

Son you best go easy down that road

Dsus2/E

And she said she was sorry

For all the times she couldn't save my soul

[Chorus]

Asus4 G6

I should have listened to her words a little more

Asus4 G6

Before I packed up and I walked right out that door

[Verse 2]

Dsus2/E

Daddy always told me

Son you better love the best you can

Dsus2/E

And don't look back and be sorry

These moments won’t be coming around again

[Chorus]

Asus4 G6

But I feel like I can conquer the whole world

Asus4 G6

When I look up and see those three little girls

[Bridge]

Dsus2/E

But I get lost

Asus4

I can't find my way

G6 Dsus2/E

All the pieces glued together for the world to see

Dsus2/E

Mistakes I've made

Asus4

Consumed by some

G6 Dsus2/E

Until there's nothing left of me when all is said and done

[Interlude]

Dsus2/E Asus4/E G6 Dsus2/E

[Verse 3]

Dsus2/E

Now a preacher man once told me

Son I'm not so sure you can be saved

Dsus2/E

He said life is full of choices

And he sees all the bad ones that you've made

[Chorus]

Asus4 G6

And I said yeah, you right I'll probably go to hell

Asus4 G6

But, God damn all the stories I can tell

[Bridge]

Dsus2/E

Cause I'm so lost

Asus4

Can't find my way

G6 Dsus2/E

All my pieces glued together for the world to see

Dsus2/E

Mistakes I've made

Asus4

Consumed by some

G6 Dsus2/E

Until there's nothing left of me when all is said and done

[Outro]

Dsus2/E Asus4 G6 Dsus2/E

Dsus2/E

So my Mama always told me

Son you best go easy down that road

About Mama Chords by Aaron Lewis

Learn how to play Mama by Aaron Lewis with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mama chords”, “Mama guitar chords”, or “Aaron Lewis Mama 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 Mama chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mama lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, G, B, G6, Dsus2/E.

FAQ — Mama by Aaron Lewis

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