Chorus: Eb Bb Mama said that it was okay Dm7 Gm Mama said that it was quite alright Dm7 Gm Our kinda people had a bed for the night F and it was okay Eb Bb Mama said that we were good kids Dm7 Gm and daddy told us never listen to the ones Dm7 Gm pointing nasty fingers and making fun F 'cause we were good kids Verse: Gm Remember asking both my mom and dad Eb Bb Why we never travel to exotic lands Gm We only ever really visit friends Eb Bb Nothing to tell when the summer ends Gm We never really went buying clothes Eb Bb 'cause folks were passing on the stuff in plenty loads Gm New shoes once a year and then Eb Bb Out to play ball so we could ruin them Chorus: Eb Bb When mama said that it was okay Dm7 Gm Mama said that it was quite alright Dm7 Gm Our kinda people had a bed for the night F and it was okay Eb Bb Mama told us we were good kids Dm7 Gm and daddy told us never listen to the ones Dm7 Gm pointing nasty fingers and making fun F 'cause we were good kids Verse: Gm Don't get me wrong, I didn't have it bad Eb Bb I got enough loving from my mom and dad Gm But I don't think they really understood Eb Bb When I said that I wanted to deal in Hollywood Gm I told 'em I'd be singing on tv Eb Bb The other kids were callin' me a wannabe Gm The older kids they started bugging me Eb Bb But now they're all standing right in front of me Chorus: Eb Bb When mama said that it was okay Dm7 Gm Mama said that it was quite alright Dm7 Gm Our kinda people had a bed for the night F and it was okay Eb Bb Mama told us we were good kids Dm7 Gm and daddy told us never listen to the ones Dm7 Gm pointing nasty fingers and making fun F 'cause we were good kids Bridge: Gm C I know which place im from Eb Bb I know my home Gm C When Im in doubt and struggling Eb Bb thats where I'll go Gm C An old friend can give advice Eb Bb when new friends only know the half story Gm C That's why I always keep 'em tight Eb And while you're okay D I said I'm okay (You know what my mama said? You know what she told me?) Chorus: Eb Bb When mama said that it was okay Dm7 Gm Mama said that it was quite alright Dm7 Gm Our kinda people had a bed for the night F and it was okay Eb Bb Mama told us we were good kids Dm7 Gm and daddy told us never listen to the ones Dm7 Gm pointing nasty fingers and making fun F 'cause we were good kids This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
Mama Said chords by Lukas Graham
Suggested strumisland strum
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Also works: upbeat emphasis d u d U d u d U
How to play Mama Said on ukulele
Mama Said runs on one pattern: d – d u – u d u. The groove sits around 118 bpm, a medium pace. You are playing it in Bb major. The chords land in comfortable skilled territory. Bounce a light island strum in the verse then dig into the chorus.
7 ukulele chords used in "Mama Said" by Lukas Graham: Bb, C, D, Dm7, Eb, F and Gm
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