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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A
Mama Tried Chords – Guitar
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Three country chords
D, G, and A. Classic country I-IV-V progression.
2
Train beat
Use a boom-chicka boom-chicka strumming pattern for that country railroad sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D G
The first thing I remember knowing
A D
Was a lonesome whistle blowing,
D G A
And a young’un’s dream of growing up to ride
D G
On a freight train leaving town,
A D
Not knowing where I’m bound.
Chorus
D G D
And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole.
D G 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 G A D
That leaves only me to blame, cause mama tried.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mama Tried"?
You need 3 Beginner-friendly chords: D, G and A.
Is "Mama Tried" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mama Tried" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Mama Tried"?
It was written by Merle Haggard.
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A
Mama Tried Chords – Ukulele
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Three country chords
D, G, and A. Classic country I-IV-V progression.
2
Train beat
Use a boom-chicka boom-chicka strumming pattern for that country railroad sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D G
The first thing I remember knowing
A D
Was a lonesome whistle blowing,
D G A
And a young’un’s dream of growing up to ride
D G
On a freight train leaving town,
A D
Not knowing where I’m bound.
Chorus
D G D
And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole.
D G 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 G A D
That leaves only me to blame, cause mama tried.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mama Tried"?
You need 3 Beginner-friendly chords: D, G and A.
Is "Mama Tried" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mama Tried" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Mama Tried"?
It was written by Merle Haggard.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A
Mama Tried Chords – Piano
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Three country chords
D, G, and A. Classic country I-IV-V progression.
2
Train beat
Use a boom-chicka boom-chicka strumming pattern for that country railroad sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D G
The first thing I remember knowing
A D
Was a lonesome whistle blowing,
D G A
And a young’un’s dream of growing up to ride
D G
On a freight train leaving town,
A D
Not knowing where I’m bound.
Chorus
D G D
And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole.
D G 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 G A D
That leaves only me to blame, cause mama tried.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mama Tried"?
You need 3 Beginner-friendly chords: D, G and A.
Is "Mama Tried" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mama Tried" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Mama Tried"?
It was written by Merle Haggard.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A
Mama Tried Chords – Banjo
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Three country chords
D, G, and A. Classic country I-IV-V progression.
2
Train beat
Use a boom-chicka boom-chicka strumming pattern for that country railroad sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D G
The first thing I remember knowing
A D
Was a lonesome whistle blowing,
D G A
And a young’un’s dream of growing up to ride
D G
On a freight train leaving town,
A D
Not knowing where I’m bound.
Chorus
D G D
And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole.
D G 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 G A D
That leaves only me to blame, cause mama tried.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mama Tried"?
You need 3 Beginner-friendly chords: D, G and A.
Is "Mama Tried" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mama Tried" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Mama Tried"?
It was written by Merle Haggard.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A
Mama Tried Chords – Mandolin
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Three country chords
D, G, and A. Classic country I-IV-V progression.
2
Train beat
Use a boom-chicka boom-chicka strumming pattern for that country railroad sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D G
The first thing I remember knowing
A D
Was a lonesome whistle blowing,
D G A
And a young’un’s dream of growing up to ride
D G
On a freight train leaving town,
A D
Not knowing where I’m bound.
Chorus
D G D
And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole.
D G 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 G A D
That leaves only me to blame, cause mama tried.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mama Tried"?
You need 3 Beginner-friendly chords: D, G and A.
Is "Mama Tried" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mama Tried" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Mama Tried"?
It was written by Merle Haggard.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A
Mama Tried Chords – Harmonica
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Three country chords
D, G, and A. Classic country I-IV-V progression.
2
Train beat
Use a boom-chicka boom-chicka strumming pattern for that country railroad sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D G
The first thing I remember knowing
A D
Was a lonesome whistle blowing,
D G A
And a young’un’s dream of growing up to ride
D G
On a freight train leaving town,
A D
Not knowing where I’m bound.
Chorus
D G D
And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole.
D G 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 G A D
That leaves only me to blame, cause mama tried.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mama Tried"?
You need 3 Beginner-friendly chords: D, G and A.
Is "Mama Tried" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mama Tried" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Mama Tried"?
It was written by Merle Haggard.