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Mama Mercy

Joan Armatrading

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Mama Mercy by Joan Armatrading in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Romance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C   C

Verse 1
I Was CCatching Up With My CBaby
When I FSaw You Coming Down The Road  C​
I Thought CMercy Mama Don't Let Her Get Me
I Got A HGappy Life At CHome
But As SCure, As Sure Is You Passed Me
Of CFourse I Had To Look C​
And As I CTurned My Head I Knew Right Then
I Was GGonna Have To Do It ACgain
And I Was SCinging

Chorus
MCercy, Mercy Mama
Don't You AmDare Let It Get Me
I LFove The One I Love
And If I Stray It's Gonna CHurt

Verse 2
I Was DCrinking Beer With My CClose Friend
When I FSaw You Walking In The Room  C​
I Thought CMercy Mama I Can't Keep CRunning
You're GoGnna Get Me, OCoh
WCrong As This Is You CTouched Me
Of CFourse You Had Me HooCked
And As I CKissed Your Lips I Knew Right Then
I Was GGonna Have To Do It ACgain
And I Was CSinging

Chorus
MCercy, Mercy Mama
Don't You AmDare Let It Get Me
I LFove The One I Love
And If I Stray It's Gonna CHurt, And I Was SiCnging
MCercy, Mercy Mama
Don't You AmDare Let It Get Me
I LFove The One I Love
And If I Stray It's Gonna CHurt

Verse 3
I Was SCitting Down With My SCweetheart
Making FOut I Was SincCere
I Thought CMercy Me I Can't Keep A'Clying
I've Got To GGet The Air ClCear
ACs Long As You Stay WCith Me
ForFget The Whole AfCfair
And I ProCmise You I'll Be True
I'm NeGver Gonna Do It AgCain
And I Was CSinging

Chorus
MCercy, Mercy Mama
Don't You AmDare Let It Get Me
I LFove The One I Love
And If I Stray It's Gonna CHurt, And I Was SiCnging
MCercy, Mercy Mama
Don't You AmDare Let It Get Me
I LFove The One I Love
And If I Stray It's Gonna CHurt
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Mama Mercy?

The chords for Mama Mercy are: C, F, G, Am

What is the original key of Mama Mercy?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Mama Mercy?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Mama Mercy in another key?

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

Can Mama Mercy be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Mama Mercy on ukulele?

Chord Mama Mercy can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Mama Mercy?

Mama Mercy uses 4 chords: C, F, G, Am

What is the easiest way to play Mama Mercy?

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 Mercy released in?

Mama Mercy was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Mama Mercy?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Mama Mercy 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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