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Mama Said

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Mama Said by The Shirelles

Intro
  B Eb7/A#   G#m   B Eb7/A#   G#m

Verse
B  Mama Said There'll Be Days Like ThG#mis, There'll Be Days Like This, MamEa Said         F#               B      E  F#
  (Mama Said, Mama Said)
B  Mama Said There'll Be Days Like ThG#mis, There'll Be Days Like This, My EMama Said      F#                B      E    F#
  (Mama Said, Mama Said)
B  I Went Walking The Other DG#may And Everything Was EGoing Fine    F#              B      E  F#
I BMet A Little Boy Named Billy Joe, AG#mnd Then I Almost Lost My Mind E         F#             B     E  F#

Verse
B  Mama Said There'll Be Days Like ThG#mis, There'll Be Days Like This, My EMama Said      F#                B      E    F#
  (Mama Said, Mama Said)
B  Mama Said There'll Be Days Like ThG#mis, There'll Be Days Like This, My EMama Said      F#                B      E    F#

Hook
Emaj7    My Eyes Are Wide Open, But AllD#m7 That I Can See Is     D#7
G#m7    Chapel Bells A-ToC#7llin' For EveF#ryone But Me, But I Don't Worry 'Cause

Hook
And Then She Said SoEmaj7meone Would Look At Me, Like I'm Looking At D#m7You Someday                  D#7
G#m7    Then I Might C#7Find, I DonF#'t Want You Any Old Way But I Don't Worry 'Cause

Outro
  B  (Mama Said, Mama Eb7/A#Said, Hey,G#m Hey) Don't You Worry
  B  (Mama Said, Mama Eb7/A#Said, Hey,G#m Hey) Don't You Worry, Now
  B  (Mama Said, Mama Eb7/A#Said, Hey,G#m Hey)
  B  (Mama Said, Mama Eb7/A#Said, Hey,G#m Hey) Mama Said There'll Be Days Like This
  B  (Mama Said, Mama Eb7/A#Said, Hey,G#m Hey) There'll Be Days Like This, My Mama Said
  B  (Mama Said, Mama Eb7/A#Said, Hey,G#m Hey) Mama Said There'll Be Days Like This
  B  (Mama Said, Mama Eb7/A#Said, Hey,G#m Hey) There'll Be Days Like This, My Mama Said
  B  (Mama Said, Mama Eb7/A#Said, Hey,G#m Hey)
—Fade—
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FAQ

What are the chords for Mama Said?

The chords for Mama Said are: B, Eb7/A#, G#m, E, F#, Emaj7, D#m7, D#7, G#m7, C#7

What is the original key of Mama Said?

The original key is B.

What is the difficulty of playing Mama Said?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Mama Said in another key?

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

Can Mama Said be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Mama Said on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Mama Said?

Mama Said uses 10 chords: B, Eb7/A#, G#m, E, F#, Emaj7, D#m7, D#7, G#m7, C#7

What is the easiest way to play Mama Said?

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 Said released in?

Mama Said was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Mama Said?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Mama Said 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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