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Sylvia's Mother

Dr. Hook

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Sylvia's Mother by Dr. Hook

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  A   A   A   A

Verse
ASylvia's Mother Says Sylvia's Busy,
Too Busy To Come To The Phone Sylvia's MotEher Says
Sylvia's Tryin' To Start A New Life Of Her Own                   A​
SylviDa's Mother Says Sylvia's Happy,  A​
So Why DEon't You Leave Her Alone And The OperatAor Says                E​
" Fourty Cents More For The Next Three Minutes"

Hook
Please, Missus AvDery, I Just Gotta Talk To HerA,
I OnEly Keep Her A While PleasAe, MissusD​
Avery, I Just AWant To Tell Her Goodbye          E​

Verse 2
SylviAa's Mother Says Sylvia's Packin',
She's Gonna Be Leavin' Today ESylvia's Mother Says
Sylvia's Marryin' A Fellow Down Galveston Way Sylvia's Mother ASays D"Please Don't Say                A​
Nothin'
To Make EHer Start Cryin' And Stay              A​
And The Operator SEays "Fourty Cents More...

Verse 3
SylviAa's Mother Says Sylvia's Hurryin',
She's Catchin' The Nine O'clock Train Sylvia's MotherE​
Says: 'Take Your Umbrella, 'Cause Sylvie, It's Startin' To Rain And SylviAa's Mother SaysD             A​
"Thank You For Callin', And SEir, Won't You Call Back Again?"      A​
AndE The Operator Says
"Fourty Cents More..."
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Sylvia's Mother?

The chords for Sylvia's Mother are: A, E, D

What is the original key of Sylvia's Mother?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Sylvia's Mother?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Sylvia's Mother in another key?

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

Can Sylvia's Mother be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Sylvia's Mother on ukulele?

Chord Sylvia's Mother can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Sylvia's Mother?

Sylvia's Mother uses 3 chords: A, E, D

What is the easiest way to play Sylvia's Mother?

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 Sylvia's Mother released in?

Sylvia's Mother was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Sylvia's Mother?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Sylvia's Mother 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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