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Mama Who Was That Man

Ernest Tubb

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Mama Who Was That Man by Ernest Tubb in the key of A

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
A      D

Verse 1
It DWas The Fifth Birthday Of AMy Only DSon
I DTook Him A Present As AI've Always DDone D7​
I GGave It To His Mother, As I Turned ADway
  D                       A            D
I paused for a moment and heard my boy say :
Chorus
"AMama, Who Was That DMan?
Who AGave You That Box In Your DHand?
You ASay It's For Me, But I GDon't UnderDstand
AMama, Who Was That DMan?"

Verse 2
"Oh, DHe's Just A Fellow That AI Used To DKnow
But DBaby, That's Been Such A ALong Time ADgo D7​
So GLet's Just Forget Him, Forget That He DCame
'Cause DIt's Been So Long Now, I ADon't Know His DName"

Instrumental Break
D      A   D

Verse 3
The DCourts Have Forbidden That AI See My DSon
They DSaid I Have Done Things That AI Haven't DDone D7​
I Have GNo Way To Tell Him That I Am His DDad
DThat Is The One Thing That AHurts Me So DBad

Verse 4
My DHands Start To Tremble, My AKnees Start To DShake
DTears Started Falling, Thought AMy Heart Would DBreak D7​
I GKnew I Must Leave Him, As I Walked ADway
Once DMore, From Inside, I AHeard My Boy DSay:

Chorus
"AMama, Who Was That DMan?
Who AGave You That Box In Your DHand?
You ASay It's For Me, But I GDon't UnderDstand
AMama, Who Was That DMan?
AMama, Who Was That DMan?"
Also available in: D (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Mama Who Was That Man?

The chords for Mama Who Was That Man are: A, D, D7, G

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: A, D, D7, G

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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