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Mother Pink Floyd

The original version of "Mother" is a gentle, emotional ballad from Pink Floyd’s iconic album "The Wall." The song is known for its delicate acoustic guitar work and expressive vocals, making it a rewarding piece for beginner guitarists to learn.

Chords

The song uses mostly open chords: G, C, D, and F. The F chord can be challenging for beginners; try using the "easy" F (x03211) if the barre chord is too difficult.

Strumming Pattern

Keep the strumming soft and steady. A good beginner pattern is Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up (D-D-U-U-D-U), but you can also use simple downstrokes for a gentler feel, especially during verses.

Chord Transitions

Pay particular attention to the changes between G and C, as they occur frequently. Practice moving smoothly between these chords. For the F to C changes in the chorus, keep your index finger anchored to make transitions easier.

Techniques

Let the chords ring out for a full, resonant sound. During the "Ooooooh" sections (D to C), you can slow the strumming and let each chord sustain. For dynamics, play verses quietly and build volume in the choruses.

Tips

Practice each section slowly before playing the full song. If the F chord is too hard, play only the top four strings. Listen to the original to match the song’s gentle pace and feeling.

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C

D

F

Intro

G C C C D G G G

Verse 1

G Mother do you think they'll drop theC bombC C D G G G

Mother do you think they'll like theC songC C D G G G

C Mother do you think they'll try to breakC myG ballsG G

D OooooooohC ahh Mother should I build theG wallG G

Verse 2

Mother should I run forC presidentC C D G G G

Mother should I trust theC governmentC C D G G G

C Mother will they put me in theC firingG lineG G

D OoooooohC ahh Is it just a waste ofG timeG G

Chorus 1

G HushG nowG babyG babyG don't youC cryC C

F Mama's gonna make all of yourC nightmares come true

F Mama's gonna put all of herC fears into you

F Mama's gonna keep you right hereC under her wing

SheF won't let you fly but sheC might let you sing

F Mama's gonna keep babyC cozy andG warmG G

Bridge 1

D OoooohC babeD OoooohC babe

D Ooh babe ofC course Mama's gonna help build theG wallC C

Instrumental

G C C G C C D D C C G

Verse 3

Mother do you think she's goodC enoughC C forG meG G

Mother do you think she'sC dangerousC C toG meG G

C Mother will she tear your little boyC aG partG G

D OooooooohC aah Mother will she break myG heart

Chorus 2

G HushG nowG babyG babyG don't youC cryC C

F Mama's gonna check out all yourC girl friends for you

F Mama won't let anyoneC dirty get through

F Mama's gonna wait upC until you get in

F Mama will always findC out where you've been

F Mamma's gonna keep babyC healthy andG cleanG G

Bridge 2

D OoooohC babeD OoooohC babe

D Ooh babe you'llC always be a baby toG meG G

Outro

G Mother did it need to be soC high