[Intro] G B7 C G C G Am DG B7 I remember the day you appeared on this earthC G With eyes like the ocean, got blood on my shirtC G From my camera angle it looked like it hurtAm D But your mama had a big old smileG B7 We drove you home, saw your yellowing skinC G Packed a few things and drove you back againC G Stayed up all night worrying, wonderingAm D What was gonna make it betterAm7 D Broken bones heal when you set them rightG G/F# Em Get your fine tooth comb from the barbicideC D Our love's a protective poisonC C/B Am Well you are your mother's childG G/F# Em And she'll keep you for a whileC D G/C G/C G/C G C G But someday you'll be grown and then you'll be on your ownG B7 Halloween costume, looking real cuteC G With your pillowcase full, in your astronaut suitC G But your cousin the cowboy is eyeing your lootAm D Better watch your Snickers barG B7 Out on the diamond, now you're up to batC G Chewing your big league, adjusting your hatC G Taking a swing and hearing it crackAm D Look at that apple flyAm7 D Tears will dry if you give them timeG G/F# Em Life's a roller coaster, keep your arms insideAm D Fear that's a big emotionC C/B Am Well you are your mother's childG G/F# Em And she'll keep you for a whileC D G/C G/C G/C G C G But one day you'll be grown and then you'll be on your ownG B7 Posing for pictures, cap and a gownC G Summer is coming, you're driving around townC G Everyone's asking what you're gonna do nowAm D I know you're gonna make a splashG B7 And find you a sweetheart to treat you so kindC G Invite her to dinner and kiss her goodnightC G What I couldn't teach you, you will soon realizeAm D She's the only thing that mattersAm7 D Although he's a bastard, make your papa proudG G/F# Em Your a fine young man and I got no doubtAm D That you're gonna do this betterC C/B Am Cause you are your mother's childG G/F# Em She had you for a whileC D G G/F# Em But now that you're grown, you're making it on your ownC D G C G C Well now that you're grown, may you never feel this alone
You Are Your Mothers Child
Conor Oberst
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Tom:
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