Roy Orbison - Mama: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Mama" 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 Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Roy Orbison
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" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
C Mama, just had to call, oh Mama F Your baby boy just had his heart broken in two, Fm C Am She said we're through but to send her D G G+ best to you. Oh, Mama, I'd like to run to you, Mama I'd come home today, leave right away But things won't work that way Gotta stay, be a man If I can, Mama Am C F G No Mom, I don't know I called her tonight Em F G No, not at home, yeah, you're probably right C Am Yes I'll take care of myself, no, I'll be alright F G I'll go to bed early tonight. Oh, Mama, tell Dad I think of him, Mama How's Uncle Joe, my puppy, Coco Tell them hello, oh, better go But gosh, I loved her so Umm, Mama, don't worry so much, darling Mama Now, Mama don't cry, just say goodbye Can't have us both in tears, oh, Mom, you know me Yes, I'll always be your baby through all the years You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  C  D  Em  F  Fm  G  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. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Mama" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Mama" by Roy Orbison.