Hey Lawdy Mama chords by
Minutemen

N/A•

Key: E major•

Verse 1

B

B

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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You'd like

to show me all around

B

B

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Thank you girl but I know this town

E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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It's alright, hey lawdy mama,

C#m

C#m

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it's al_ right

B

B

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E

E

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Don't you know they're all the same

Only difference is the name

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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It's alright, hey lawdy mama,

C#m

C#m

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it's al_ right

E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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Three motels, dusty cars

A movie show and a dozen bars

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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It's alright, hey lawdy mama,

C#m

C#m

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it's al_ right

E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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Only thing that I can say

C#

C#

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Is we'll be here for just

B

B

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one day

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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Verse 2

E

E

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Baby don't you know we're

A

A

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Leavin' early in the mornin'

E

E

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A

A

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So long, I don't know we

might be back next year

E

E

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A

A

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Baby it just might be never

Don't cha worry 'bout it

E

E

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A

A

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So long, good to know your smilin' face was here

F#m

F#m

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Interlude 1

C#m

C#m

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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Verse 3

E

E

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This town is boring you to tears

Nothing in the world ever happens here

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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It's alright, hey lawdy mama, it's alright

B

B

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E

E

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Don't you know you've

got to help

Nothing ever happens by itself

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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B

B

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It's alright, hey lawdy mama, it's alright

E

E

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If no one will share the load

Go pack your bags, hit the open road

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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It's alright, hey lawdy mama, it's alright

B

B

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E

E

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Try to find someone like you

Hope will tell you what

to do

C#

C#

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B

B

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A

A

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F#m

F#m

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Verse 4

E

E

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Baby don't you know we're

A

A

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Leavin' early in the mornin'

E

E

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So long, I don't know we

A

A

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might be back next year

E

E

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A

A

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Baby it just might be never

Don't cha worry 'bout it

E

E

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So long good to know your

A

A

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smilin' face was here

Verse 5

F#m

F#m

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ori_ ginally by Steppenwolf (these are original Steppenwolf lyrics)

Outro 1

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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C#

C#

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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G#m

G#m

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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Chords

B
E
C#m
C#
A
F#m
G#m

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Hey Lawdy Mama?

The original key of Hey Lawdy Mama by Minutemen is E major.

What are the main chords for Hey Lawdy Mama?

The primary chords used in Hey Lawdy Mama are B, E, C#m, C#, A, F#m.

Do I need a capo to play Hey Lawdy Mama?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Hey Lawdy Mama beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, C#m, C#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Hey Lawdy Mama?

The tempo of Hey Lawdy Mama is approximately 94 beats per minute.

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