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Mama Caught Papa chords by
Carl Perkins
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Key: Bb major•
Verse 1
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F#
F#
2

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Well, Mama caught Papa
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G

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just as slick as any man was ever caught

Yeah, when she got through,
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G

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I guess the old boy knew she was boss

She said, Paul,

you gotta straighten up a buddy,
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I'm -a gonna wear the pants
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D
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Old Papa's tryin', he's a man,
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and I don't think he can
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There's been something wrong
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with a man ever since the beginning

He keeps on a -losin',
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that's why he's never ever winnin'

Well, he wants him a sweet

thing for his wife
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But then he keeps on a -lookin'

for the rest of his life
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G

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And that's how Mama caught Papa
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just as slick as she was ever caught
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G

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Mama put on a wig and she danced
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a little jig down the sound floor

She got a wink from his eye
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G

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and all had a smile on his face
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D

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He got to actin' right smart
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and a jumpin' right silly
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He didn't know more,

he thought he found a new filly
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And that's how Mama called Papa
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just as slick as he was ever
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thought
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Well, a preacher got upset,
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a man in hell's been a -flirtin'

He'd pass the plate if

he don't put in five,
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it'd be a hurtin'

There must have been doubt

with the N .I. crowd
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because the truth they did reveal
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Cause when the plate got back
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he counted forty -nine five
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D
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dollar bills
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That's how mama caught papa
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just as slick as he was ever caught

She got through,
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G

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I think the old boy knew she was caught

Well, she said, Paul,

you gotta straighten up, buddy,
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C

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I'm -a gonna wear the pants
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Well, I keep trying, I'm a man
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and I don't think I can
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • F#

    2

  • D

  • C

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Mama Caught Papa by Carl Perkins is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Mama Caught Papa are Bb, A, F, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, A, F, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Mama Caught Papa is approximately 187 beats per minute.

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