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Momma Tried lyrics and chords

Momma Tried song lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords provided are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.

Momma Tried lyrics and chords are intended for your personal use, it's really a nice Merle Haggard song to play and sing. Copy and paste these chords to help you learn this wonderful country classic.

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Momma Tried
written and recorded by Merle Haggard

G                          C             G                C
The first thing I remember knowing was a lonesome whistle blowing
      G                  C             D7
And a youngun's dream of growing up to ride
     G                     C         G                 C
On a freight train leaving town  not knowing where I'm bound
    G                      D7             G
And no one could change my mind but Momma Tried
 
                   C            G               C
One and only Rebel child from a family meek and mild
   G               C                D7
My momma seemed to know what lay in store
      G             C                 G             C
Spite all my Sunday learning with the bad I kept on turning
     G              D7         G
Till momma couldn't hold me anymore
 
Chorus
                                         C            G
And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole
                                      D7
No one could steer me right but Momma Tried  Momma Tried
      G                                C            G
Momma Tried to raise me better but her pleading I denied
                           D7                G
And that leaves only me to blame cause Momma Tried
 
                          C            G           C
Dear ole' daddy  rest his soul left my mom a heavy load
    G             C                D7
She tried so very hard to feel his shoes
        G             C            G              C
Working hours without rest  wanted me to have the best
    G                 D7            G
She tried to raise me right but I refused
 
Repeat chorus

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Classic Country Music Lyrics home | Merle Haggard lyrics

Merle Haggard recorded many songs but not many are more fun to play and sing than this one. It has an excellent rhythm, pretty melody with simple chords making it idea to add to your play book.  Print Momma Tried lyrics and chords, it's really a great song.

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