Chord/Tab song: Tell Mama

Nice bluesy tune from the '71 "Street Corner Talking" album. Times shown are
elapsed time from the start. Tabbed by Marty Lurvey

Intro
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0:32

Verse 1
I quit my j[A]ob, ain't got no money,
Seems I have to [D]leave this town,[A]

Packed my bag, run to the station,
Board the train that's [D]eastward bound.[A] [)] 1:04

Chorus
Tell M[D]ama, and all the folks back [A]home,
Sometimes a [E]man just feels,
He's got to make it al[A]one.
Tell [D]Mama, why I'm leaving so [A]soon,
Because this [E]life I lead,
has got me sick through and t[A]hrough. 1:33

Verse 2
Nothing to do, that's why I have to go,
Seems no use in [D]hangin' round[A].
I can't stop now, the ticket's in my hand,
Board the train that's [D]eastward bound.[A] [)] 2:04

Chorus
Tell M[D]ama, and all the folks back [A]home,
Sometimes a [E]man just feels,
He's got to make it al[A]one.
Tell [D]Mama, why I'm leaving so [A]soon,
Because this l[E]ife I lead,
has got me sick through and t[A]hrough. 2:33

Instrumental (chords similar to chorus)
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woooooo
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Verse 1, partial (repeated)
I quit my [A]job, ain't got no money,
S[A]eems I have to l[D]eave this town.[A] [)] 3:29

Instrumental




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4:14

Chorus X2
Tell M[D]ama, and all the folks back [A]home,
Sometimes a [E]man just feels,
He's got to make it al[A]one.
Tell [D]Mama, why I'm leaving so [A]soon,
Because this l[E]ife I lead,
has got me sick through and t[A]hrough. 4:43




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