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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 C

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
C      F

Verse 1
It FWas The Fifth Birthday Of CMy Only FSon
I FTook Him A Present As CI've Always FDone F7​
I A#Gave It To His Mother, As I Turned AwFay
  F                       C            F
I paused for a moment and heard my boy say :
Chorus
"CMama, Who Was That FMan?
Who CGave You That Box In Your FHand?
You CSay It's For Me, But I A#Don't UndersFtand
CMama, Who Was That FMan?"

Verse 2
"Oh, FHe's Just A Fellow That CI Used To FKnow
But FBaby, That's Been Such A CLong Time AFgo F7​
So A#Let's Just Forget Him, Forget That He CFame
'Cause FIt's Been So Long Now, I CDon't Know His FName"

Instrumental Break
F      C   F

Verse 3
The FCourts Have Forbidden That CI See My FSon
They FSaid I Have Done Things That CI Haven't FDone F7​
I Have A#No Way To Tell Him That I Am His DFad
FThat Is The One Thing That CHurts Me So FBad

Verse 4
My FHands Start To Tremble, My CKnees Start To FShake
FTears Started Falling, Thought CMy Heart Would FBreak F7​
I A#Knew I Must Leave Him, As I Walked AwFay
Once FMore, From Inside, I CHeard My Boy FSay:

Chorus
"CMama, Who Was That FMan?
Who CGave You That Box In Your FHand?
You CSay It's For Me, But I A#Don't UndersFtand
CMama, Who Was That FMan?
CMama, Who Was That FMan?"
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Mama Who Was That Man?

The chords for Mama Who Was That Man are: C, F, F7, A#

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: C, F, F7, A#

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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