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I saw my mother's name chords by
Hank Thompson
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Key: A major
Intro 1
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A

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A

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Verse 1
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A

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Your daddy was a gambling
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man my mother said to me
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F#m
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He left me when you were a child
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but he was all this world to me

I know your daddy loved me too
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from tattoo on his arms
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Was a heart of love that bored my
F#m
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name and was his good luck charm

I didn't heed my mother's
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words to leave the cards alone
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Dm
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F#m
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I took to gambling just like dad
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and left my mother's home
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Verse 2


One night the gang was gathered
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round we delt the hand of draw
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An old man sat across from
F#m
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me and this is what I saw

From out his sleeve he pulled the
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card and I pulled out my gun
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I shot him dead not knowing
F#m
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then what evil I had done

He fell across the table his
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hands reached out in vain
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His sleeve slipped back an_ d upon
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F#m
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his arm I could see so plain

I gazed down at his lifeless arm
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and I hung my head in shame
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F#m
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For upon his arm was tattooed heart
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F#m
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and I saw my mother_ 's name

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords
  • A

  • E

  • D

  • Dm

  • F#m

    2

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of I saw my mother's name?

The original key of I saw my mother's name by Hank thompson is A major.

What are the main chords for I saw my mother's name?

The primary chords used in I saw my mother's name are A, E, D, Dm, F#m.

Do I need a capo to play I saw my mother's name?

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

Is I saw my mother's name beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, D, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of I saw my mother's name?

The tempo of I saw my mother's name is approximately 115 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for I saw my mother's name?

You can easily change the key of I saw my mother's name using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Hank thompson.

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