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Key: C# minor•
Intro 1
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Gm
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Verse 1

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Came up from the country with a smile for everyone
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She left her blue horizon
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just to find another home
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A lonely girl who'd travelled many days
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A lonely heart that could not find a way
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And she said,
Verse 2
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"Momma,
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it's a hard life now you're gone"
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Momma, it's so hard to carry on
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And I feel I'm a fool who lost it all
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A
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You used to make it all so very clear
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That life must go on though
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the end is near
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Momma, it's a sad and lonely life
C
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Verse 3

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A misty morning rider,
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she came wandering through the hills
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A wandering soul appearing
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over rainy window sills
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A loser in her heart, but in her face
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A smile for everyone under
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God's grace
Verse 4
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She said, "Momma,
Dm
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it's a hard life now you're gone"
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Momma, it's so hard to carry on
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And I feel I'm a fool who lost it all
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You used to make
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it all so very clear
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Am
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That life must go on though the end is near
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Oh, Momma, it's a sad and lonely life
Interlude 1
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And she said,
Verse 5
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"Momma,
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it's a hard life now you're gone"
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Momma, it's so hard to carry on
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And I feel I'm a fool who lost it all
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You used to make it all so very clear
Interlude 2
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Em
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Dm
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Verse 6
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Midnight maiden madness,
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what to search for in this place
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Gateway to the city,
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night sky shadows on her face
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A lady lost in nowhere but her stare
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Leaves the world,
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her life to start somewhere
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And she said,
Verse 7
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"Momma,
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it's a hard life now you're gone"
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Momma, it's so hard to carry on
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And I feel I'm a fool who lost it all
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You used to make it all so very clear
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That life must go on though
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the end is near
Verse 8
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Momma, it's a hard life

now you're gone
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Momma, it's so hard to carry on
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And I feel I'm a fool who lost it all
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You used to make it all so very clear
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That life must go on though the end is near
Outro 1
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Chords

  • A

  • G

  • Em

  • Bb

  • Gm

    3

  • Bdim

  • F

  • C

  • Dm

  • Am

  • Fdim

    3

Capo: 4

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Momma by Electric Light Orchestra is C# minor.

The primary chords used in Momma are C#, B, G#m, D, Bm, D#dim.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

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

The tempo of Momma is approximately 78 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Momma 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 Momma. 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 Electric Light Orchestra.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Momma 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 Momma by Electric Light Orchestra on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.