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A7Sitting in our mansion, guarded by expansion,
CQuestioG7ning our motives and our means;
DmWondering why this Emisn’t liGmke the dream. 
A7Walls of wealth surround us, people cannot hound us.
A Cgentle G7Spanish lady cooks our meals, 
DmBut we never Emask her hoGmw she feels. 
Limousines and laughter, parties everafter.
If you play the game, you pay the price
Purchasing a piece of paradise.
A7Changes...Gmchanging...
FFog and Crain... 
FLondon towns the Csame 
FBorrowing time from Cfriends 
FCircles have no Cend.
Paris and Rome 
Making their scene but missing our own.
Beatles and Stones 
Then on the phone and come back home.
Changes...changing... 
Nothing left to bind us; people cannot find us.
You Clive yGmour life and live it as you please.
FLive your life exCactly as you Gmplease,
Live your life and live it as you please 
FPlease, live your Clife jusGt as you please.

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The story behind the song

The Mamas & the Papas were a folk rock vocal group known for their harmonies, and this song arrives from their world. As a defining force in the music scene of the 1960s counterculture, their sound often adapted folk traditions to a new beat style. "Mansions" plays like a reflection on the grander things in life, perhaps hinting at a longing for more than what's immediately visible.

AI-written from these sources:The Mamas & the Papas — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Mansions

by The Mamas & The Papas

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Sitting in our mansion, guarded by expansion,

C G7

Questioning our motives and our means;

Dm Em Gm

Wondering why this isn’t like the dream.

Walls of wealth surround us, people cannot hound us.

C G7

A gentle Spanish lady cooks our meals,

Dm Em Gm

But we never ask her how she feels.

Limousines and laughter, parties everafter.

If you play the game, you pay the price

Purchasing a piece of paradise.

A7 Gm

Changes...changing...

F C

Fog and rain...

F C

London towns the same

F C

Borrowing time from friends

F C

Circles have no end.

Paris and Rome

Making their scene but missing our own.

Beatles and Stones

Then on the phone and come back home.

Changes...changing...

Nothing left to bind us; people cannot find us.

C Gm

You live your life and live it as you please.

F C Gm

Live your life exactly as you please,

Live your life and live it as you please

F C G

Please, live your life just as you please.

About Mansions Chords by The Mamas & The Papas

Learn how to play Mansions by The Mamas & The Papas with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mansions chords”, “Mansions guitar chords”, or “The Mamas & The Papas Mansions 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 Mansions chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mansions lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A7, C, G7, Dm, Em, Gm.

FAQ — Mansions by The Mamas & The Papas

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Is "Mansions" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Mansions" in?

The chords for "Mansions" show the original chord names (including A7, C, G7, Dm, Em, Gm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.