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Mama Liked the Roses chords by
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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
D
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A
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2

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A
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Oh, mama liked the roses
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B
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2

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she grew them in the yard
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F#
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But Winter always came around
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and made the growing way too hard
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A
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Oh, mama liked the roses
D
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B
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and when she had the time
Em
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F#
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She'd decorate the living room
Bm
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for all us kids to see
B
B
2

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When I hear the
Verse 2
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A
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Sunday bells
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A

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ringing in the morning
F#
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Bm
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I remember crying
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when she used to sing
Verse 3
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Oh, mama liked the roses
D
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B
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but most of all she cared
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F#
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About the way we learned to live
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And if we said our prayers
Verse 4
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A
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You know I kept the family
D
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bible
B
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With the rose that she saved inside
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F#
F#
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It was pressed between the pages
Bm
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Like it had found a place to hide
Verse 5
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A
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Oh, mama liked the roses
D
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B
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2

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in such a special way
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F#
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We bring them every Mother's Day
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Bm
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And put them on her grave
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Oh, mama liked the roses
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Verse 6
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Mama liked the roses
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Verse 7
B
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Em

  • A

  • B

    2

  • F#

    2

  • Bm

    2

  • E

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Mama Liked the Roses by Elvis Presley is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Mama Liked the Roses are Eb, Fm, Bb, C, G, Cm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

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

The tempo of Mama Liked the Roses is approximately 95 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Mama Liked the Roses using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Mama Liked the Roses. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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 Elvis Presley.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Mama Liked the Roses to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Mama Liked the Roses by Elvis Presley on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.