Mama Chords
by Roy Orbison
Mama by Roy Orbison is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, F, Am, D, G, G7, Em and A7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
C
Mama, just had to call, oh Mama
F
Your baby boy just had his heart broken in two,
C Am D G G7
She said we're through but to send her best to you.
C
Oh Mama, I'd like to run to you Mama
F
I'd come home today, leave right away but things won't work that way
C Am D G
Gotta stay, and be a man, if I can, Oh Mama.
F G
No Mom, I don't know I called her tonight
Em F G
No, not at home, yeah, you're probably right
C A7
Yes I'll take care of myself, no, I'll be alright
F G
I'll go to bed early tonight.
Oh Mama, tell Dad I think of him, Mama
How's Uncle Joe, my puppy Go-Go tell them hello,
Oh I'd better go, but good gosh, I loved her so.
Oh Mama, Don't worry so much, darling Mama
Now Mama don't cry, just say goodbye can't have us both in tears
C Am D F C
Well Mom, you know me yes I'll always be your baby through all the years.
by: José Duarte
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