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Mama Tried - Merle Haggard Chords

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D G

The first thing I remember knowing

D G

Was a lonesome whistle blowing

D A7

And a young one's dream of growing up to ride

D G

On a freight train leaving town

D G

Not knowing where I'm bound

D A7 D

And no one could change my mind but Mama tried

D G

One and only rebel child

D G

>From a family meek and mild

D A7

My mama seemed to know what lay in store

D G

Depite all my Sunday learning

D G

Towards the bad I kept on turning

D A7 D

Til Mama couldn't hold me anymore

D G D

And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole

Bm A

No one could steer me right but Mama tried Mama tried

D G D

Mama tried to raise me better but her pleading I denied

D A7 D

That leaves only me to blame cause Mama tried

D G

Dear old Daddy rest his soul

D G

Left my mom a heavy load

D A7

She tried so very hard to fill his shoes

D G

Working hours without rest

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