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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 E

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
E      A

Verse 1
It AWas The Fifth Birthday Of EMy Only ASon
I ATook Him A Present As EI've Always ADone A7​
I DGave It To His Mother, As I Turned AAway
  A                       E            A
I paused for a moment and heard my boy say :
Chorus
"EMama, Who Was That AMan?
Who EGave You That Box In Your AHand?
You ESay It's For Me, But I DDon't UnderAstand
EMama, Who Was That AMan?"

Verse 2
"Oh, AHe's Just A Fellow That EI Used To AKnow
But ABaby, That's Been Such A ELong Time AAgo A7​
So DLet's Just Forget Him, Forget That He ACame
'Cause AIt's Been So Long Now, I EDon't Know His AName"

Instrumental Break
A      E   A

Verse 3
The ACourts Have Forbidden That EI See My ASon
They ASaid I Have Done Things That EI Haven't ADone A7​
I Have DNo Way To Tell Him That I Am His ADad
AThat Is The One Thing That EHurts Me So ABad

Verse 4
My AHands Start To Tremble, My EKnees Start To AShake
ATears Started Falling, Thought EMy Heart Would ABreak A7​
I DKnew I Must Leave Him, As I Walked AAway
Once AMore, From Inside, I EHeard My Boy ASay:

Chorus
"EMama, Who Was That AMan?
Who EGave You That Box In Your AHand?
You ESay It's For Me, But I DDon't UnderAstand
EMama, Who Was That AMan?
EMama, Who Was That AMan?"
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Mama Who Was That Man?

The chords for Mama Who Was That Man are: E, A, A7, D

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: E, A, A7, D

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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