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Mama Tried

Cloē Hubbard

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Mama Tried by Cloē Hubbard

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em  G  D  Am  Em  G  D  Am

Verse 1
EmMy Mama Said Keep Trying Girl, You'll GFind The One For You
But DI Have Given All I Got, Out AmHere Through And Through
EmThat's When My Beating Heart Fell GRight Outside My Chest
But I DPicked It Up Just In Time BeAmfore My Last Breath

EmI Found A Workin Man With A GBroken Heart
He Took DMe By My Hand, Said He AmWouldn't Go So Far
EmSwore That He'd Love Me, So I GGave Him All My Heart
DNow I'm Tryin AmNot To Fall Apart

Chorus
Mama EmTried, Mama Tried
I Can GSay That Mama Tried, To DHide Me From The Worst Of It AmAll
But The EmThing About The Worst, It Don't GCare Who It Hurts
It Just DTorments Until You Turn AmCold
But Mama EmTried, Oh Oh GOh Mama D   Tried Am​
Mama EmTried G   MamaD  Tried Am​

Verse 2
Em  I Met The Devil Once, He's GDown In Tennessee
DWorkin Like A Dog, Just AmPutting Off The Heat
EmTo All Those Good Ol' Boys That GSwore To Their Mama
They'd DBuy That House And Get That Girl And AmRaise A Family
EmI Met The Devil Once He's GRunnin After Me
Took DMe By My Hand And He Swore AmThat He'd Love Me
EmI Gave Him All My Trust And Both GMy Angel Wings
Just DFor Him To Take Back Those AmThings

Chorus
But Mama EmTried, Mama Tried
I Can GSay That Mama Tried, To DHide Me From The Worst Of It AmAll
But The EmThing About The Worst, It Don't GCare Who It Hurts
It Just DTorments Until You Turn AmCold
But Mama EmTried, Oh Oh GOh Mama D   Tried Am​
Mama EmTried G   MamaD  Tried Am    Em    Em​
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Mama Tried?

The chords for Mama Tried are: Em, G, D, Am

What is the original key of Mama Tried?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Mama Tried?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Mama Tried in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Mama Tried be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Mama Tried on ukulele?

Chord Mama Tried can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Mama Tried?

Mama Tried uses 4 chords: Em, G, D, Am

What is the easiest way to play Mama Tried?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Mama Tried released in?

Mama Tried was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Mama Tried?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Mama Tried to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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