Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Verse 1:
D MajorD
Mama, I'll be okay
G+G
I'm still your little girl at the end of the day
A augmentedA D MajorD
Your arms are still the ones I run to when I'm scared
And Mama, don't cry
G+G
These rusty wings of mine have gotta learn how to fly
A augmentedA A7A7 D MajorD
But don't stay up, I'll be home soon
Refrain:
D7D7 D MajorD G+G
Mmm, and growin' up is hard to do
A augmentedA D MajorD
But my heart will never outgrow its fondness over you
Verse 2:
D MajorD
Mama, I hope you know
G+G
That when I pack my suitcase, I'm not off on my own
A augmentedA A7A7
Because I know I got a piece of you here
D MajorD
And Mama, don't sigh
G+G
When I have to call you and ask how clothin' dries
A augmentedA A7A7
Because you're still the smartest woman I know
Refrain:
D7D7 D MajorD G+G
Oh, and growin' up is hard to do
A augmentedA D MajorD
But my heart will never outgrow its fondness over you
Bridge:
D MajorD G+G
Ooh, ooh-ooh
A augmentedA
Ooh, ooh
Mmm
D MajorD G+G
Mmm, mmm-mmm
A augmentedA
Ooh, ooh
Mmm
Verse 3:
D MajorD
Mama, before I end this song
G+G
You've given me everything to be proud of
A augmentedA A7A7
And it wouldn't be complete without a cordial thanks
D MajorD
Tenacious and complex
G+G
You've always chosen to see the best and
A augmentedA A7A7 D MajorD
These are the lessons I can tell my little ones I learned from you
Refrain:
D7D7 G+G
Mmm, and growin' up is hard to do
A augmentedA D MajorD
But my heart will never outgrow its fondness over you
D7D7 G+G
Ooh, and growin' up is hard to do
A augmentedA A7A7 D MajorD
But my heart will never outgrow its fondness over you