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Intro: -Strum once- Bb Gm Hush little darling don't you cry Eb F Bb Hush little darling don't you cry Eb Bb Papa's gonna sing you a lullaby -Steady beat- Bb Gm Eb Bb Yeah yeah yeahhhhh hmm~ Verse 1: Bb Gm Said it on a porch swing, twilight falling down Eb F Bb You askin me questions, bout why I'm never around Bb Gm Baby I've been workin, double shifts to make ends meet Eb F Bb Tryna keep a roof over our heads and food to eat Bb Gm I see the worry in your eyes, so young and so afraid Eb Bb Wonderin if your daddy's gonna stay or fade away Bb Gm But let me tell you something child, I need you to believe Eb Bb No matter where Iife takes us I will never leave
[Pre-chorus] Gm These hands were rough from labour F These shoes are worn and old Eb But my love for you is richer Bb Than any diamond or gold Gm The world outside is cruel baby F Hard and cold Eb But here inside these arms F You'll never be alone Chorus: Bb Mockingbird singin in the morning light Gm Mockingbird singin through the darkest night Eb When the world gets heavy and nothin feels right Bb Mockingbird's gonna make it alright Bb Mockingbird's singin, don't you cry Gm Mockingbird's singin, I'm right by your side Eb When the tears are fallin from your eyes Bb Mockingbird's gonna help you fly Verse 2: Bb (pause) Gm I know your momma left you standin in the rain Eb Bb And you keep askin when she's comin back again Bb Gm Baby grown folks problems, and for you to understand Eb Bb Just know that I'm your shelter, I'm your promise man, Hmmm Bb Gm Sometimes at night I hear ya cryin in your sleep Eb Callin out for someone who made promises to keep Bb But broken hearts can mend, nor wounds heal with time Bb And I'll be right here singin till the sun begins to shine Gm Life ain't always pretty, life ain't always fair Eb But you got a daddy who will always be right there Bb Through the storms and struggle, through the joy and pain Bb Like the mockingbird outside I'll sing through the rain Chorus: Gm Mockingbird singin in the morning light Dm Mockingbird singin through the darkest night Eb When the world gets heavy and nothin feels right Bb Mockingbird's gonna make it alright Gm Mockingbird's singin, don't you cry Dm Mockingbird's singin, I'm right by your side Eb When the tears are fallin from your eyes F Mockingbird's gonna help you fly [Interlude] -Single strum- Eb One day you'll grow up Dm Spread your wings and soar Cm You'll understand the sacrifices Bb And so much more Eb To look back on these moments Dm Sitting on these porch Cm And you'll remember daddy, F Was your guide and source so Verse 3: Bb Close your eyes and listen to this melody Gm Let it wrap around you like a warm memory Eb Bb When you lost and lonely, when you feelin small Just remember, mockingbird's sweet call Bb Years from now when you got children of your own Gm And you're sitting on a porch swing of a different home Eb Singin in the same song that I sang to you Bb Unless when you learn it, what you gonna do Bb You tell about your daddy and the struggles that we face Gm Our love is all we had but it could never be replaced Eb To sing the mockingbird song, pass it down the line Bb A legacy of love that stands the time Bb So, hush little darlin wipe away those tears Gm Papa's gonna love you till the comin years Eb Through the ups and downs, the laughter and the fears Bb The mockingbird's will sing for all your ears Chorus: Bb Mockingbird singin in the morning light Gm Mockingbird singin through the darkest night Eb When the world gets heavy and nothin feels right Bb Mockingbird's gonna make it alright Bb Mockingbird's singin, don't you cry Gm Mockingbird's singin, I'm right by your side Eb When the tears are fallin from your eyes F Bb Mockingbird's gonna help you fly Ending: (Hush little darling don't you cry) Gm Papa's mockingbird is flyin high Eb (Hush little darling don't you cry) Bb Yeah, mockingbird will never say goodbye Gm Never say goodbye Eb Never say goodbye Bb Hmmm never say goodbye
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Mockingbird - 1950s Soul Version Chords Info
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Difficulty: Intermediate 💪
Chords: Bb, Gm, Eb, F, Dm, Cm, A