This song is from the album 40 Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (Rerecorded Versions)(2004), released on 25 May 2004.
Scale: D Major Time Signature: 4/4 Tempo: 95 Suggested Strumming: DU,DU,DU,DU c h o r d z o n e . o r g [INTRO] D [VERSE] D G The first thing I remember knowing D G Was a lonesome whistle blowing D A And a young'un's dream of growing up to ride D G On a freight train leaving town D G Not knowing where I'm bound D A D And no one could change my mind but Mama tried www.chordzone.org D G One and only rebel child D G From a family meek and mild D A My mama seemed to know what lay in store D G Despite all my Sunday learning D G Towards the bad I kept on turning D A D Till Mama couldn't hold me anymore [CHORUS] D G D And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole Bm A7 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 A D That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried [INSTRUMENTAL] D G D A D www.chordzone.org [VERSE] D G Dear old Daddy, rest his soul D G Left my mom a heavy load D A She tried so very hard to fill his shoes D G Working hours without rest D G Wanted me to have the best D A D She tried to raise me right but I refused [CHORUS] D G D And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole Bm A7 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 A D That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried
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