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Mama Said

The Shirelles

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Mama Said by The Shirelles in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  A C#7/G#   F#m   A C#7/G#   F#m

Verse
A  Mama Said There'll Be Days Like ThF#mis, There'll Be Days Like This, MamDa Said         E              A      D  E​
  (Mama Said, Mama Said)
A  Mama Said There'll Be Days Like ThF#mis, There'll Be Days Like This, My DMama Said      E               A      D    E​
  (Mama Said, Mama Said)
A  I Went Walking The Other DF#may And Everything Was DGoing Fine    E             A      D  E​
I AMet A Little Boy Named Billy Joe, AF#mnd Then I Almost Lost My Mind D         E            A     D  E​

Verse
A  Mama Said There'll Be Days Like ThF#mis, There'll Be Days Like This, My DMama Said      E               A      D    E​
  (Mama Said, Mama Said)
A  Mama Said There'll Be Days Like ThF#mis, There'll Be Days Like This, My DMama Said      E               A      D    E​

Hook
Dmaj7    My Eyes Are Wide Open, But AllC#m7 That I Can See Is     C#7​
F#m7    Chapel Bells A-ToB7llin' For EvEeryone But Me, But I Don't Worry 'Cause

Hook
And Then She Said SoDmaj7meone Would Look At Me, Like I'm Looking At C#m7You Someday                  C#7​
F#m7    Then I Might B7Find, I DoEn't Want You Any Old Way But I Don't Worry 'Cause

Outro
  A  (Mama Said, Mama C#7/G#Said, Hey,F#m Hey) Don't You Worry
  A  (Mama Said, Mama C#7/G#Said, Hey,F#m Hey) Don't You Worry, Now
  A  (Mama Said, Mama C#7/G#Said, Hey,F#m Hey)
  A  (Mama Said, Mama C#7/G#Said, Hey,F#m Hey) Mama Said There'll Be Days Like This
  A  (Mama Said, Mama C#7/G#Said, Hey,F#m Hey) There'll Be Days Like This, My Mama Said
  A  (Mama Said, Mama C#7/G#Said, Hey,F#m Hey) Mama Said There'll Be Days Like This
  A  (Mama Said, Mama C#7/G#Said, Hey,F#m Hey) There'll Be Days Like This, My Mama Said
  A  (Mama Said, Mama C#7/G#Said, Hey,F#m Hey)
—Fade—
Also available in: B (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Mama Said?

The chords for Mama Said are: A, C#7/G#, F#m, D, E, Dmaj7, C#m7, C#7, F#m7, B7

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: A, C#7/G#, F#m, D, E, Dmaj7, C#m7, C#7, F#m7, B7

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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