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Motorcycle Mama

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Motorcycle Mama
A
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay your big spike down.
                                             E7
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay your big spike down.
A
I always get in trouble when you bring it around.
D9
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay it down.
A                  E7         A
Ooh, ooh, ooh, o-o-ooh, ah-ah-aah.
A                                               E7        A
I'm running, I'm running, I'm running down that proud highway.
                                                     D9        E7
Yeah I'm running, I'm running, I'm running down that proud highway.
   A                           D7
As long as I keep on moving, I won't need a place to stay.
A                  E7         A
Ooh, ooh, ooh, o-o-ooh.
A
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay your big spike down.
                                             E7
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay your big spike down.
A
I always get in trouble when you bring it around.
D9
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay it down.
A        E7         A
A                           E7                        A
Well I'm here to deliver, I hope that you can read my mail, oh yeah.
                                                 E7
I just escaped last night from the Memery County jail.
           A
I see your box is open and your flag is up.
D9
My message is ready if there's time enough.
A                  E7         A
Ooh, ooh, ooh, o-o-ooh, ah-ah-aah.
A
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay your big spike down.
                                             E7    A
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay your big spike down.
A
D9
Motorcycle Mama won't you lay it down.
A                  E7         A
Ooh, ooh, ooh, o-o-ooh, ah-ah-aah.
A   E7  D9   A
If you ride a motorcycle, you gotta learn this one. Enjoy!
A          D9         E7         D7
 = 002220   = 000210   = 020100   = 000212
            D9
             = x54555

Motorcycle Mama chords and lyrics

Free chords for Motorcycle Mama by Neil Young. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Motorcycle Mama
A        E7         A
A
A   E7  D9   A
If you ride a motorcycle, you gotta learn this one. Enjoy!
A = 002220  D9 = 000210  E7 = 020100  D7 = 000212
            D9 = x54555

Motorcycle Mama Chords by Neil Young

Learn how to play Motorcycle Mama by Neil Young with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Motorcycle Mama chords”, “Motorcycle Mama guitar chords”, or “Neil Young Motorcycle 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 Motorcycle Mama chords and for experienced players who want accurate Motorcycle Mama lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E7, D9, D7.

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What key is "Motorcycle Mama" in?

The chords for "Motorcycle Mama" show the original chord names (including A, E7, D9, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.