A Song To Mama Dear Mama

C F C F C F C Carter Sisters: C F C F Dear Mama, now that we're older C F C F We can see the load on your tired, old shoulders C F Mama, you're a trooper C F Mama, you're a soldier C G C Mama, you mean a lot to me C F She always got me out of bed C Early Sunday morn G And took me off to church F C Where I could learn about the Lord C F C Mama tried to tell me how my life was gong to be G F C But I was young and wild and it was hard for me to see C F C F Dear Mama, now that we're older C F C F We can see the load on your tired, old shoulders C F Mama, you're a trooper C F Mama, you're a soldier C G C Mama, you mean a lot to me JOHNNY CASH (SPOKEN): C F C Mama, you always taught me right from wrong when I was growing up F C F And it's a pity that most people like me have to try everything for themselves. C F C F I realize now you always knew just what you were talking about C F And mama for all that hard work you did C And for the sacrifices you made for us. G C I just want to say thanks a lot. E ---------- | B ---------- | G ---------- | D ---------- | A ----0--2-- | E -3-------- | CARTER SISTERS and JOHNNY CASH: C F C F Dear Mama, now that we're older C F C F We can see the load on your tired, old shoulders C F Mama, you're a trooper C F Mama, you're a soldier C G C Mama, you mean a lot to me C F G C Mama, you mean a lot to me