Roy Orbison - Mama: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Mama" 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 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" smoothly on your ukulele.

C
Mama, just had to call, oh Mama
                                            F
Your baby boy just had his heart broken in two,
     Fm           C            Am
She said we're through but to send her
 D       G G+
best to you.

Oh, Mama, I'd like to run to you, Mama
I'd come home today, leave right away
But things won't work that way
Gotta stay, be a man
If I can, Mama

   Am             C F                G
No Mom, I don't know I called her tonight
Em                F                     G
No, not at home, yeah, you're probably right
               C                  Am
Yes I'll take care of myself, no, I'll be alright
      F                 G
I'll go to bed early tonight.

Oh, Mama, tell Dad I think of him, Mama
How's Uncle Joe, my puppy, Coco
Tell them hello, oh, better go
But gosh, I loved her so

Umm, Mama, don't worry so much, darling Mama
Now, Mama don't cry, just say goodbye
Can't have us both in tears, oh, Mom, you know me
Yes, I'll always be your baby through all the years

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

Am

Ukulele chord Am

C

Ukulele chord C

D

Ukulele chord D

Em

Ukulele chord Em

F

Ukulele chord F

Fm

Ukulele chord Fm

G

Ukulele chord G

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" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Mama" by Roy Orbison.