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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 G

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
G      C

Verse 1
It CWas The Fifth Birthday Of GMy Only CSon
I CTook Him A Present As GI've Always CDone C7​
I FGave It To His Mother, As I Turned ACway
  C                       G            C
I paused for a moment and heard my boy say :
Chorus
"GMama, Who Was That CMan?
Who GGave You That Box In Your CHand?
You GSay It's For Me, But I FDon't UnderCstand
GMama, Who Was That CMan?"

Verse 2
"Oh, CHe's Just A Fellow That GI Used To CKnow
But CBaby, That's Been Such A GLong Time ACgo C7​
So FLet's Just Forget Him, Forget That He CCame
'Cause CIt's Been So Long Now, I GDon't Know His CName"

Instrumental Break
C      G   C

Verse 3
The CCourts Have Forbidden That GI See My CSon
They CSaid I Have Done Things That GI Haven't CDone C7​
I Have FNo Way To Tell Him That I Am His CDad
CThat Is The One Thing That GHurts Me So CBad

Verse 4
My CHands Start To Tremble, My GKnees Start To CShake
CTears Started Falling, Thought GMy Heart Would CBreak C7​
I FKnew I Must Leave Him, As I Walked ACway
Once CMore, From Inside, I GHeard My Boy CSay:

Chorus
"GMama, Who Was That CMan?
Who GGave You That Box In Your CHand?
You GSay It's For Me, But I FDon't UnderCstand
GMama, Who Was That CMan?
GMama, Who Was That CMan?"
Also available in: D (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Mama Who Was That Man?

The chords for Mama Who Was That Man are: G, C, C7, F

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: G, C, C7, F

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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