Lynyrd Skynyrd - Mama (Afraid to Say Goodbye): Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Mama (Afraid to Say Goodbye)" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Mama (Afraid to Say Goodbye) ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Mama (Afraid to Say Goodbye)" smoothly on your ukulele.

       G                      C
She'd wake us up early every morning
       G                             D
She'd help us say our prayers every night
        G                                    C
She was always there to help us through the hard times
          G               D                 G
We could count on her to make everything alright

I remember swinging on the front porch
Papa said there's something I need to say tonight
Mama's been sick for a long time
Let's pray to God she can make it through the night

Chorus:
G
Mama don't want to say goodbye
          D
She said wipe those tears from your eyes
G                           D
Mama I don't wanna say goodbye
         G
It was written in the Heavens and the skies above
       D
Son I gave you birth showed you all my love
C                      D
I can't think of this life without you
      G        C
it's hard to try
                    D       G
Mama I'm afraid to say goodbye

Now kids I've been hanging on a long time
I hate to leave this world before your grown
Remember everything that I've taught you
Remember all the good times when I'm gone

Chorus

She whispered in my ear before she passed away
Son it's time to be a man ain't nothing left to say
Jesus walked on water I know it's true
When it comes time he'll call you home
I hope your ready too

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

C

Ukulele chord C

D

Ukulele chord D

G

Ukulele chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Mama (Afraid to Say Goodbye)" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Mama (Afraid to Say Goodbye)" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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