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Mama Who Was That Man

Ernest Tubb

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Mama Who Was That Man by Ernest Tubb

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
"Mama, Who Was That Man?" - Ernest Tubb
A-Side Of The Single "Mama, Who Was That Man? / I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake" (1968)

Intro
D      G

Verse 1
It GWas The Fifth Birthday Of DMy Only GSon
I GTook Him A Present As DI've Always GDone G7​
I CGave It To His Mother, As I Turned AGway
  G                       D            G
I paused for a moment and heard my boy say :
Chorus
"DMama, Who Was That GMan?
Who DGave You That Box In Your GHand?
You DSay It's For Me, But I CDon't UnderGstand
DMama, Who Was That GMan?"

Verse 2
"Oh, GHe's Just A Fellow That DI Used To GKnow
But GBaby, That's Been Such A DLong Time AGgo G7​
So CLet's Just Forget Him, Forget That He GCame
'Cause GIt's Been So Long Now, I DDon't Know His GName"

Instrumental Break
G      D   G

Verse 3
The GCourts Have Forbidden That DI See My GSon
They GSaid I Have Done Things That DI Haven't GDone G7​
I Have CNo Way To Tell Him That I Am His GDad
GThat Is The One Thing That DHurts Me So GBad

Verse 4
My GHands Start To Tremble, My DKnees Start To GShake
GTears Started Falling, Thought DMy Heart Would GBreak G7​
I CKnew I Must Leave Him, As I Walked AGway
Once GMore, From Inside, I DHeard My Boy GSay:

Chorus
"DMama, Who Was That GMan?
Who DGave You That Box In Your GHand?
You DSay It's For Me, But I CDon't UnderGstand
DMama, Who Was That GMan?
DMama, Who Was That GMan?"
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Mama Who Was That Man?

The chords for Mama Who Was That Man are: D, G, G7, C

What is the original key of Mama Who Was That Man?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Mama Who Was That Man?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Mama Who Was That Man in another key?

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

Can Mama Who Was That Man be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Mama Who Was That Man on ukulele?

Chord Mama Who Was That Man can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Mama Who Was That Man?

Mama Who Was That Man uses 4 chords: D, G, G7, C

What is the easiest way to play Mama Who Was That Man?

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 Who Was That Man released in?

Mama Who Was That Man was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Mama Who Was That Man?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Mama Who Was That Man 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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