Mama Said chords and lyrics
Free chords for Mama Said by Gordon Lightfoot. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.
Gordon Lightfoot - Mama Said CAPO: 2nd Fret [INTRO:] D C D C D [VERSE 1:] Mama said, "See it through Take your time, make your plan" [VERSE 2:] Mama said, "Play it straight Take your time, don't run wild" [CHORUS:] [VERSE 3:] Make sure your song gets sung" [INSTRUMENTAL:] D C D C D [CHORUS:] [VERSE 4:] Take your time, don't run wild" [INSTRUMENTAL:] D C D C D [CHORUS:] [VERSE 5:] Take your time, make your plan" [VERSE 6:] Mama said, "Go out there Take your time, don't run wild" Take your time, don't run wild" [OUTRO:] D C D C D
Mama Said Chords by Gordon Lightfoot
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