Aug262019

Henri Purnell feat. Parula – Mama Say Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

ChordsC F G Am

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This is the chords of Mama Say by Henri Purnell feat. Parula on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
C F C
Is there someone who can help me
G Am
I’m not blind but I can’t see
F C
Is there someone who can tell me
G Am
Where I find my place to be
F C
Mama help me, I’m not sure
G Am
Am I choosing the wrong road
F C G
I can(’t) clearly see the signs, but I had to try

[Chorus]
Am F C
I got carried away ahehaheh
G Am
But that don’t mean I won’t get back one day
F
When I doubt myself ahehaheh
C G
I hesitate what would mama say
Am F
Mama say, Mama say
C G
A tunnel is no end to your way
Am F
Mama say, Mama say
C G
You’re gonna be okay
Am F C G Am F C G Am

[Verse 2]
F C
I don’t clearly have a vision
G Am
But you’re helping me to see
F C
If I’m on a dangerous mission
G Am
I am sure you rescue me
F C
Mama help me, I’m not sure
G Am
Am I choosing the wrong road
F C G
I can(’t) clearly see the signs, but I had to try

[Chorus]
Am F C
I got carried away ahehaheh
G Am
But that don’t mean I won’t get back one day
F
When I doubt myself ahehaheh
C G
I agitate what would mama say

Am F
Mama say, Mama say
C G
A tunnel is no end to your way
Am F
Mama say, Mama say
C G
You’re gonna be okay
Am F C G Am F C G
Am F C
I got carried away ahehaheh
G Am
But that don’t mean I won’t get back one day
F
When I doubt myself ahehaheh
C G
I agitate what would mama say
Am F C
I got carried away ahehaheh
G Am
But that don’t mean I won’t get back one day
F
When I doubt myself ahehaheh
C G Am
I agitate what would mama say

How to play Mama Say: key, chords and progression

Mama Say by Henri Purnell feat. Parula is in the key of A minor (no sharps or flats). The song uses 4 chords: C, F, G and Am.

The progression the song keeps returning to is F – C – G – Am (VI – III – VII – i in A minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 5th fret and play the shapes G, C, D, Em (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 75% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

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Mama Say chords: questions

What key is Mama Say in?

Mama Say by Henri Purnell feat. Parula is in the key of A minor (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Mama Say?

Mama Say uses 4 chords: C, F, G, Am.

What is the chord progression of Mama Say?

The main progression is F – C – G – Am (VI – III – VII – i).

Is Mama Say easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 5th fret and play the shapes G, C, D, Em (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 75% without a capo).

This is the chords of Mama Say by Henri Purnell feat. Parula on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

How to play Mama Say: key, chords and progression

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Mama Say chords: questions

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