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Send A Picture Of Mother

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[Verse 1]
N.C.               A                   E  A  
After seven years behind these bars together
I'll miss you more than a Ebrother when you Ago when you A7go
If Donly I had not tried to esAcape
They'd B7barred me with you I Eknow yes I E7know
Won't you Atell the folks back Ehome I'll soon be Acoming
And don't let them Eknow I never will be Afree be A7free
DSometimes write and tell me how they're Adoing
And send a Epicture of mother back to Ame
[Chorus]
DSay hello to Dad and shake his Apoor hardworking hand
EAnd send a picture of mother if you Acan
[Verse 2]
I'm Ahappy for Eyou that you got your Afreedom
But Astay with me Ejust another minute or Aso or A7so
DAfter all this sweating blood toAgether
Who'll B7be my fighting partner when you Ego when you E7go
The harAdest time will Ebe on Sunday Amorning
Church bells will Ering on Heaven AHill Heaven A7Hill
DPlease ask Reverend Garrett to pray Afor me
And send a Epicture of mother if you Awill
[Chorus]
DSay hello to Dad and shake his Apoor hardworking hand
EAnd send a picture of mother if you Acan

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The story behind the song

"Send A Picture Of Mother" emerges from the world of Johnny Cash, an artist whose music often explored themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. His deep, calm voice and distinctive chugging guitar rhythms became hallmarks of his sound. Though the specific story behind this song isn't detailed, it fits within his broader body of work that often reflected a humble demeanor and a connection to his roots as the son of poor cotton farmers. Playing this song can evoke a sense of longing and a deep connection to family and home.

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Send A Picture Of Mother

by Johnny Cash

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[Verse 1]

A E A

N.C.

After seven years behind these bars together

E A A7

I'll miss you more than a brother when you go when you go

D A

If only I had not tried to escape

B7 E E7

They'd barred me with you I know yes I know

A E A

Won't you tell the folks back home I'll soon be coming

E A A7

And don't let them know I never will be free be free

D A

Sometimes write and tell me how they're doing

E A

And send a picture of mother back to me

[Chorus]

D A

Say hello to Dad and shake his poor hardworking hand

E A

And send a picture of mother if you can

[Verse 2]

A E A

I'm happy for you that you got your freedom

A E A A7

But stay with me just another minute or so or so

D A

After all this sweating blood together

B7 E E7

Who'll be my fighting partner when you go when you go

A E A

The hardest time will be on Sunday morning

E A A7

Church bells will ring on Heaven Hill Heaven Hill

D A

Please ask Reverend Garrett to pray for me

E A

And send a picture of mother if you will

[Chorus]

D A

Say hello to Dad and shake his poor hardworking hand

E A

And send a picture of mother if you can

About Send A Picture Of Mother Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Send A Picture Of Mother by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Send A Picture Of Mother chords”, “Send A Picture Of Mother guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Send A Picture Of Mother 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 Send A Picture Of Mother chords and for experienced players who want accurate Send A Picture Of Mother lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, A, E, A7, D, B7.

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What key is "Send A Picture Of Mother" in?

The chords for "Send A Picture Of Mother" show the original chord names (including C, A, E, A7, D, B7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.