Chordyes

Oh Mother

Sam Smith

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Oh Mother by Sam Smith in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Note: Instrumentation Is Sparse Throughout, So
Chords Are Supplemented With Choral Backup And/Or
Implied Chord Progressions.

Verse 1
N.c.
You Remind Me Of My Mother's Greatest Fear, Mm

Gave Her Life For My Protection, Through The Years, From My Tears
N.c.
Then You Came Along And Tore It Down

With Your Deception, You Let Me Drown
N.c.
And All The Tears My Mother Saved
Hit Me Like A Wave, MmCm (Let's Go, Bitch)

Verse 2
OCmh, Beware The Woman Scorned

She Would Move A Mountain For Me
Cross The Driest Desert For Her A#Child
Like A Hurricane, Her FPain Would Rip The Roots Out From The CmGround

Chorus
Oh, Sing For MeA# (What You Holdin' Onto?)
Sing FoG#r Me (Mama's Comin' For You)
Mother's CmComin' (Keep Your Head Up, Baby)
Keep Your HeA#ad (I Will Hold You Steady)
And, G#Oh, It Hit Me Like A FWave
I Have Been BeCmtrayed
(Sing For Me, Girl)F   Cm​

Post-Chorus
F   Cm  Sing

Mother's Comin'

Sing For Me

Verse 3
FBaby, I Know He Cut You Bad (Cut Me Deep)

You Can Run Away, Save What You Had (I Can't Run No More)

Maybe There's A World Where You Can Let Him Stay (No)

Boys Stay Boys But Men Can Change, Yeah (He's No Man Of Mine)
A#Keep The Sunshine On Your Face (No)
FThis Is Real Life, God Knows Love Ain't CmPerfect (I Know Love Ain't Perfect)

(Trust Me, Mother)

Verse 4
FMother, I Don't Know Where To Start

If I Stay, Will He Break My Heart?

Maybe There's Still Time To Explain

But I'm Too Tied Up In My Pain Now
A#  I Start To Sweat, It's Hard To Breathe
I FCry For Help, Could You Get Here Any CmFaster, Any Faster?

Chorus
Sing ForA# Me
Sing For MeG# (Mama's Comin' For You)
Mother's CmComin' (Keep Your Head Up, Baby)
Keep YourA# Head (I Will Hold You Steady)
Hold Me G#Steady
I'm So FHeavy, Mother (Mama's Comin' For You)
Hold MCme Steady (Keep Your Head Up, Baby)
A#Oh (I Will Hold You Steady)
And, G#Oh, It Hit Me Like A FWave
I Have Been BeCmtrayed, Mm

Outro
ICm Need Your Protection

I Need Your Protection (You Have My Protection)

You Do (You Have My Protection)
Come On, CmGive Me Your Protection (You Have My Protection)

I Need Your Protection (You Have My Protection)

You, You
Also available in: Dm (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Oh Mother?

The chords for Oh Mother are: Cm, A#, F, G#

What is the original key of Oh Mother?

The original key is Dm.

What is the difficulty of playing Oh Mother?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Oh Mother in another key?

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

Can Oh Mother be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Oh Mother on ukulele?

Chord Oh Mother can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Oh Mother?

Oh Mother uses 4 chords: Cm, A#, F, G#

What is the easiest way to play Oh Mother?

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 Oh Mother released in?

Oh Mother was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Oh Mother?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Oh Mother to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

0.3x