Mamma Mia

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[Verse 1]
DI've been cheated by you since I don't know wGhen
DSo I made up my mind, it must come to an Gend
D5Look at me now, D+5will I ever learn?
D6I don't know how D7but I suddenly lose contGrol
GThere's a fire within my sAoul
[Pre-Chorus]
GJust oDne lAook and I can hear a bell ring
GOne mDore lAook and I forget everything, o-o-o-oh
[Chorus]
DMamma mia, here I go again
GMy my, how can I resist you?
DMamma mia, does it show again?
GMy my, just how much I've missed you
DYes, I've been Abrokenhearted
BmBlue since the dF#may we parted
GWhy, why Adid I ever let you go?
DMamma mia, Bmnow I really know,
GMy my, AI could never let you go.
[Verse 2]
DI've been angry and sad about things that yGou do
DI can't count all the times that I've told Gyou "we're through"
D5And when you go, D+5when you slam the door
D6I think you know D7that you won't be away Gtoo long
GYou know that I'm not thaAt strong
[Pre-Chorus]
GJust oDne lAook and I can hear a bell ring
GOne moDre lAook and I forget everything
[Chorus]
DMamma mia, here I go again
GMy my, how can I resist you?
DMamma mia, does it show again
GMy my, just how much I've missed you?
DYes, I've been Abrokenhearted
BmBlue since the dF#may we parted
GWhy, why Adid I ever let you go?
DMamma mia, Bmeven if I say
G"Bye byAe, leave me now or never"
DMamma mia, it's a game we play
G"Bye bye" doesn't mean forever
DMamma mia, here I go again
GMy my, how can I resist you?
DMamma mia, does it show again
GMy my, just how much I've missed you?
DYes, I've been Abrokenhearted
BmBlue since the dF#may we parted
GWhy, why Adid I ever let you go?
DMamma mia, Bmnow I really know
GMy my, AI could never let you go
[Outro]
D(rD+5epeaDt D+5and fade)
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The story behind the song

"Mamma Mia" captures the emotional rollercoaster of a relationship marked by repeated infidelity. The lyrics tell the story of someone caught in a cycle with a lover who is unfaithful, expressing surprise, anguish, and excitement, much like the Italian interjection from which the song gets its name. This dynamic is woven into the fabric of ABBA's self-titled 1975 album, where it serves as the opening track. The distinctive marimba sound at the beginning, added last minute, gives the song its "tick tock" rhythm, underscoring the push and pull of the narrative. It’s a song about being unable to resist a love that you know might not be good for you.

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