Mama Tried Chords

Key: A ♫ Intro: A D A D A E A ♫ Verse 1: A D First thing I remember knowin' A D Was a lonesome whistle blowin' A E And a young man's dream of growing up to ride A D So on a freight train leaving town A D Not knowing where I'm bound A E A And no one could change my mind, but mama tried

♫ Verse 2: A D One and only rebel child A D From a family meek and mild A E My mama seemed to know what lay in store A D Despite my Sunday learnin' A D Towards the bad I kept turnin' A E A 'Til mama couldn't hold me anymore ♫ Chorus: A D A I turned twenty-one in prison, doing life without parole F#m E No one could steer me right, but mama tried, mama tried A D A Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied E A That leaves only me to blame, 'cause mama tried Instrumental ♫ Bridge: A D A D A E7 A D A D E A ♫ Verse 3: A D Dear old daddy, rest his soul A D Left my mom a heavy load A E She tried so very hard to fill his shoes A D Working hours without rest A D Wanted me to have the best A E A She tried to raise me right, but I refused Out-♫ Chorus: A D A I turned twenty-one in prison, doing life without parole F#m E No one could steer me right, but mama tried, mama tried A D A Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied E A That leaves only me to blame, 'cause mama tried E A That leaves only me to blame, 'cause mama tried