Lynyrd Skynyrd - Mama (Afraid to Say Goodbye): Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Mama (Afraid to Say Goodbye)" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Mama (Afraid to Say Goodbye) Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Lynyrd Skynyrd
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Mama (Afraid to Say Goodbye)" smoothly on your guitar.
G C She'd wake us up early every morning G D She'd help us say our prayers every night G C She was always there to help us through the hard times G D G We could count on her to make everything alright I remember swinging on the front porch Papa said there's something I need to say tonight Mama's been sick for a long time Let's pray to God she can make it through the night Chorus: G Mama don't want to say goodbye D She said wipe those tears from your eyes G D Mama I don't wanna say goodbye G It was written in the Heavens and the skies above D Son I gave you birth showed you all my love C D I can't think of this life without you G C it's hard to try D G Mama I'm afraid to say goodbye Now kids I've been hanging on a long time I hate to leave this world before your grown Remember everything that I've taught you Remember all the good times when I'm gone Chorus She whispered in my ear before she passed away Son it's time to be a man ain't nothing left to say Jesus walked on water I know it's true When it comes time he'll call you home I hope your ready too | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC  D  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
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