[Intro]
Em Em Em G A
One, two, One, two, three, four
Em Em Em G A
E E E G A
E E Em G A
[Verse]
Em
The ground was covered in tears of Mothers
G A Em
And sweat to ashes and fire in the sky
Father told me, "No matter what you do
G A Em
Get home. Don't you make your Momma cry."
G A Em Em Em G A
Mmmm mmmm mm mm mm mm yeah
[Verse]
Em
It's been 3 months since I've been home
G A
Never seen so much in a single ni-ight
Em
Hellfire turning night to day
G A
Never felt so dark, yet so alive
Em
Momma told me to watch brother and
G A
Give 'em hell and fire in the sky
Em
Father told me, "No matter what you do
G A Em Em Em G A
Get home. Don't you make your Momma cry."
[Instrumental]
Em Em Em G A
C D Em Em
C D Em Am
C D Em Em
C D B B
[Verse]
Em
The ground was covered in tears of Mothers
G A Em
And sweat to ashes and fire in the sky
I swear, I did all I could do
G A Em
He's home, but I made our Mother cry
G A Em Em G A
Mmmm mmmm mm mm mmmm mm
Em G A Em Em G A
And I've never felt so aliiiiiiiive, ohhh
[Verse]
Em
Momma told me to watch brother and
G A Em
Give 'em hell and fire in the sky
Father told me, "No matter what you do
G A Em Em Em
Get home, don't you make your Momma cry
G A Em G
And don't you make your Momma cry, yeah, oh"
A
Oh
[Instrumental]
Em Em Em G A
Em Em Em G A
[Outro]
Em
Please, Mother, don't you cry
Chords Used: Em, G, A, C, D, B
Intro:
The song kicks off with an energetic count, leading into a driving rhythm on the Em chord,
with transitions to G and A, setting the stage for a tale of intense emotional and physical
landscapes.
Verse:
The verse starts with Em, painting vivid pictures of the battlefield and the emotional burdens
carried by those who fight. The progression from Em to G and A adds depth to the storytelling,
emphasizing the stark imagery of "tears of Mothers" and "fire in the sky." The narrative of familial
bonds and the weight of expectations is underscored by the return to the Em, G, A progression.
Instrumental Sections:
The instrumental sections between verses and the outro provide a reflective space within the
song, using a mixture of Em, G, A, C, D, and B chords. These parts serve as a musical bridge,
echoing the song's themes and allowing the listener to ponder the lyrics' implications.
Outro:
The outro revisits the emotive plea, "Please, Mother, don't you cry," with a focus on the Em chord,
bringing the song to a close on a note of heartfelt longing and unresolved tension.
Playing Tips:
Pay close attention to the emotional weight of the song, allowing the chord transitions to
flow naturally with the lyrics.
The driving rhythm of the intro and verses should be played with energy, reflecting the song's
intense narrative and folk-rock essence.
Use the instrumental sections to explore the dynamic range of your playing, adding depth to
the performance and highlighting the song's emotional layers.
The outro offers a moment of poignant reflection; let the Em chord resonate, conveying the
depth of the song's message.
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