[Intro] Cm Cmaj7 Cm Cmaj7 [Verse] Cm Cmaj7 Momma gets by while papa gets high Cm Cmaj7 She makes enough to raise a family Cm Cmaj7 She's working all day to bring in the pay Fmaj7 G She's taking good care of me Fmaj7 G Giving me every opportunity Cm Cmaj7 And if it rains, she never complains Cm She's tough enough Cmaj7 to make it through the storm, mm-hm Cm Cmaj7 Papa gets back and heads for the sack Fmaj7 As soon as he steps G inside the kitchen door Fmaj7 But she doesn't mind, G she's seen it all before [Pre-Chorus] Fmaj7 She doesn't care, G she's got her own philosophy of life Fmaj7 It wasn't too long ago G that she agreed to be his wife Fmaj7 And even though he's complicated, G she takes it in her stride Fmaj7 What are his silly faults G compared to what she feels inside? [Chorus] C She loves him Cmaj7 C She loves him with all her heart and soul F G All her heart and soul G C Because she loves him Cmaj7 C7 She loves him with all her heart and soul F G All her heart and soul [Instrumental] Cm Cmaj7 Cm Cmaj7 F G F G [Pre-Chorus] Fmaj7 Well, she doesn't care, G she's got her own philosophy of life Fmaj7 It wasn't too long ago G that she agreed to be his wife Fmaj7 And even though he's complicated, G she takes it in her stride Fmaj7 What are his silly faults G compared to what she feels inside? [Chorus] C She loves him Cmaj7 A# She loves him with all her heart and soul F All her heart and soul G C Because she loves him Cmaj7 A# And she loves him with all her heart and soul F G With all her heart and soul [Outro] Cm Cmaj7 Momma gets by while papa gets high F C Momma gets by
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“Momma Gets By” is a poignant acoustic ballad from Paul McCartney’s album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane. Originally played in the key of C Major / C Minor with No Capo, the song transitions from a melancholy verse (Cm – Cmaj7) into an uplifting major chorus. The tempo is a steady 71 BPM, played with an easy eighth-note strumming pattern, making it a fantastic song for intermediate guitarists.
Track Info
- Song: Momma Gets By
- Artist: Paul McCartney
- Album: The Boys of Dungeon Lane
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: C Major / C Minor
- Capo: No Capo
- BPM: 71
- Chords: Cm, Cmaj7, Fmaj7, G, C, A#, C7, F
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
- Difficulty: Intermediate (due to barre chords like Cm and A#)
Playing Tips
- The Cm Barre Chord: The Cm chord is played at the 3rd fret as a barre shape (x-3-5-5-4-3). Keep your index finger pressed firmly to get a clear tone.
- Cmaj7 Open Shape: Play Cmaj7 (x-3-2-0-0-0) simply by lifting your index finger off the first fret of a standard C chord shape.
- The A# Chord: In the second chorus, McCartney introduces an A# chord (x-1-3-3-3-1), which acts as a flat-VII chord, creating a signature Beatles-esque lift.
Difficulty
This song is rated Intermediate. The verse features a repeating minor-major shift (Cm to Cmaj7) which involves quickly switching between a barre shape and an open shape. Strumming is steady but requires precise chord transitioning.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Momma Gets By Chords – Paul McCartney in?
Momma Gets By Chords – Paul McCartney is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for Momma Gets By Chords – Paul McCartney?
You need Cm, Cmaj7, Fmaj7, G, C, A#, C7, F to play Momma Gets By Chords – Paul McCartney.
Do I need a capo for Momma Gets By Chords – Paul McCartney?
Yes, place a capo on the No Capo to play Momma Gets By Chords – Paul McCartney.
How hard is Momma Gets By Chords – Paul McCartney to play on guitar?
Momma Gets By Chords – Paul McCartney is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.