Mama Don't Cry For Me
Written by Johnny Wilson & Fred Foster
Recorded by Charley Pride
Album: The Country Way (1967)

Intro.:  | (C) (F) | (F) (C) | (C) (F) | (F) (C) --

I've (C)seen the big fish jumping, mama, I've heard crickets sing
And (C)I've felt my heart start pounding at the side of (C7)New Orleans
(F) I've seen the New York City with her lights aglow
(C) I've been a lot of places always on the go
(G) I've seen most everything I cared to see
So (G)mama, when I'm gone, don't cry for (C)me (F) |

Inst.:  | (F) (C) | (C) (F) | (F) (C) --

I've (C)held a newborn baby, mama, in my arms so tight
And (C)I've felt the warm love, mama, of a woman (C7)in the night
(F) I've seen the desert flowers, mama, where they grow
(C) I've climbed the highest mountains covered with snow
(G) I've seen most everything I cared to see
So (G)mama, when I'm gone, don't cry for (C)me (F) |

Inst.:  | (F) (C) | (C) (F) | (F) (C) --

I'm (C)sending you this message, mama, I must say goodbye
I (C)live the life you gave me, mama, I'm not a-(C7)faid to die
(F) Even though I'm dying, mama, the hands of death are strong
(C)I don't want you crying, mama, after I'm gone
(G)I've seen all of this old world I cared to see
So (G)mama, when I'm gone, don't cry for (C)me (F) | (F) (C) --
So (G)mama, when I'm gone, don't cry for (C)me