Capo 1st fret G5 On the day momma died she called daddy to her side C5 D5 And said I'll be goin' soon, I know it's gonna hurt you both C5 D5 But promise me before I go you'll do what I ask of you G5 In a big red folgers can hid behind the pots and pans C5 You'll find some money that I've saved D5 And in the back of my dresser drawer G5 C5 D5 I put away a little more for a rainy day E5 C5 Go to town and buy that new guitar E5 C5 Cause he's been workin' awful hard G5 C5 D5 C5 D5 To get his own, to write his songs? Refr?o ------------- G5 E5 C5 Oh what a memory, oh what a memory A5 C5 And even in her final moments momma thought of me G5 C5 D5 C5 D5 What a memory -------------------- G5 She was only thirty-five, I was fifteen askin' why C5 D5 The lord took her away, he must've known we needed her C5 D5 She was an angel here on earth, I still miss her everyday G5 With all her friends and half the town And her family gathered round C5 I bet she never felt so loved D5 When everybody's heads were bowed G5 C5 D5 I did my best to make her proud, as I stood up E5 C5 And I sang rock of ages clear from me E5 C5 As I played it on that new six string G5 C5 D5 C5 D5 I couldn't help but cry, as we said goodbye (repeat chorus) A5 Even in her final moments C5 Momma thought of me G5 C5 What a memory G5 What a memory Not sure about the words in the last verse after 'rock of ages???? Please let me know if anyone knows what they are!
