Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Papa Loved Mama

Chords

4.7305 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Verse 1]
E7Papa drove a truck nearly all his life
You know it A7drove mama crazy being a trucker's wife
The B7part she couldn't handle was the being alone
I guess she Cneeded more to hold than just a B7telephone
E7Papa called mama each & every night
Just to A7ask her how she was & if us kids were alright
MB7ama would wait for that call to come in
But when dadCdy'd hang up she was B7gone againE7  
[Chorus 1]
MA7ama was a looker, Lord how she shined
PE7apa was a good'n but the jealous kind
PA7apa loved mama, mama loved men
ME5ama's in the graveyard, pB5apa's in the E7pen
[Verse 2]
E7Well, it was bound to happen & one night it did
Papa came hA7ome & it was just us kids
He B7had a dozen roses & a bottle of wine
If he was Clooking to surprise us he was doiB7ng fine
I E7heard him cry for mama up & down the hall
Then I heA7ard a bottle break against the bedroom wall
ThB7at old diesel engine made an eerie sound
When papa firCed it up & headed B7into townE7  
[Chorus 2]
WeA7ll, the picture in the paper showed the scene real well
PapE7a's rig was buried in the local Motel
The A7desk clerk said he saw it all real clear
He never hit Cthe brakes & he wB7as shifting E7gears
[Chorus 1]
MA7ama was a looker, Lord how she shined
PE7apa was a good'n but the jealous kind
PA7apa loved mama, mama loved men
ME5ama's in the graveyard, pB5apa's in the E7pen
[Outro]
E5Mama's in the graveyard, B5papa's in the E7pen
Mama's in the graveyard, papa's in the pen

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 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

Papa Loved Mama

by Garth Brooks

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

Papa drove a truck nearly all his life

You know it drove mama crazy being a trucker's wife

The part she couldn't handle was the being alone

C B7

I guess she needed more to hold than just a telephone

Papa called mama each & every night

Just to ask her how she was & if us kids were alright

Mama would wait for that call to come in

C B7 E7

But when daddy'd hang up she was gone again

[Chorus 1]

Mama was a looker, Lord how she shined

Papa was a good'n but the jealous kind

Papa loved mama, mama loved men

E5 B5 E7

Mama's in the graveyard, papa's in the pen

[Verse 2]

Well, it was bound to happen & one night it did

Papa came home & it was just us kids

He had a dozen roses & a bottle of wine

C B7

If he was looking to surprise us he was doing fine

I heard him cry for mama up & down the hall

Then I heard a bottle break against the bedroom wall

That old diesel engine made an eerie sound

C B7 E7

When papa fired it up & headed into town

[Chorus 2]

Well, the picture in the paper showed the scene real well

Papa's rig was buried in the local Motel

The desk clerk said he saw it all real clear

C B7 E7

He never hit the brakes & he was shifting gears

[Chorus 1]

Mama was a looker, Lord how she shined

Papa was a good'n but the jealous kind

Papa loved mama, mama loved men

E5 B5 E7

Mama's in the graveyard, papa's in the pen

[Outro]

E5 B5 E7

Mama's in the graveyard, papa's in the pen

About Papa Loved Mama Chords by Garth Brooks

Learn how to play Papa Loved Mama by Garth Brooks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Papa Loved Mama chords”, “Papa Loved Mama guitar chords”, or “Garth Brooks Papa Loved 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 Papa Loved Mama chords and for experienced players who want accurate Papa Loved Mama lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E7, A7, B7, C, E5, B5.

FAQ — Papa Loved Mama by Garth Brooks

How do I play "Papa Loved Mama" by Garth Brooks on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Papa Loved Mama" by Garth Brooks 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 "Papa Loved Mama" by Garth Brooks free?

Yes. The chords for "Papa Loved Mama" by Garth Brooks are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Papa Loved Mama" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Papa Loved Mama" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Papa Loved Mama"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Papa Loved Mama" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Papa Loved Mama" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Papa Loved Mama" 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 "Papa Loved Mama" in?

The chords for "Papa Loved Mama" show the original chord names (including E7, A7, B7, C, E5, B5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.