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Take the news to mother chords by
The Louvin Brothers
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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While the shot and
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shells were scattering
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All o'er the battlefield
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While the boys in France were fighting
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To save their noble flag

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Verse 2

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Save their flag or give their lives
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All for their country and home
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They brought him back and heard him say
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I can no longer stay
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Verse 3

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Go take the news to Mother
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For she knows how well I love her
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Kiss her dear sweet lips for me
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Tell her I'm not coming home
Interlude 1
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Verse 4
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Oh tell my darling sweetheart
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That her lips I'll kiss no more
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For this battlefield is aw ful
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I'm sure I'll see her no more
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Verse 5

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Now, I'd love to see my mother
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Kneeling by the old hearth stone
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But I'm in this hell right here on earth
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And her prayer I'll hear no more
Interlude 2
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Verse 6
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Go take the news to Mother
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For she knows how well I love her
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Kiss her dear sweet lips for me

Mmmm, Mmmm, Mmmmmm
Verse 7
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Tell her I'm not coming home

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Take the news to mother by The louvin brothers is E major.

The primary chords used in Take the news to mother are E, B, A.

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

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

The tempo of Take the news to mother is approximately 176 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Take the news to mother 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 Take the news to mother. 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 The louvin brothers.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Take the news to mother 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 Take the news to mother by The louvin brothers on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.