You Are Your Mother's child

[Intro] A C#7 D A D A Bm E

[Verse] A C#7 I remember the day you appeared on this earth D A With eyes like the ocean, got blood on my shirt D A From my camera angle it looked like it hurt Bm E But your mama had a big old smile A C#7 We drove you home, saw your yellowing skin D A Packed a few things and drove you back again D A Stayed up all night worrying, wondering Bm E What was gonna make it better

[Pre-Chorus] Bm7 E Broken bones heal when you set them right A Amaj7 F#m Get your fine tooth comb from the barbicide D E Our love's a protective poison

[Chorus] D Dmaj7 Bm Well you are your mother's child A Amaj7 F#m And she'll keep you for a while D E A D A D A D A D A But someday you'll be grown and then you'll be on your own

[Verse] A C#7 Halloween costume, looking real cute D A With your pillowcase full, in your astronaut suit D A But your cousin the cowboy is eyeing your loot Bm E Better watch your Snickers bar A C#7 Out on the diamond, now you're up to bat D A Chewing your big league, adjusting your hat D A Taking a swing and hearing it crack Bm E Look at that apple fly

[Pre-Chorus] Bm7 E Tears will dry if you give them time A Amaj7 F#m Life's a roller coaster, keep your arms inside Bm E Fear that's a big emotion

[Chorus] D Dmaj7 Bm Well you are your mother's child A Amaj7 F#m And she'll keep you for a while D E A D A D A D A D A But one day you'll be grown and then you'll be on your own

[Verse] A C#7 Posing for pictures, cap and a gown D A Summer is coming, you're driving around town D A Everyone's asking what you're gonna do now Bm E I know you're gonna make a splash A C#7 And find you a sweetheart to treat you so kind D A Invite her to dinner and kiss her goodnight D A What I couldn't teach you, you will soon realize Bm E She's the only thing that matters

[Pre-Chorus] Bm7 E Although he's a bastard, make your papa proud A Amaj7 F#m Your a fine young man and I got no doubt Bm E That you're gonna do this better

[Chorus] D Dmaj7 Bm Cause you are your mother's child A Amaj7 F#m She had you for a while D E A Amaj7 F#m But now that you're grown, you're making it on your own D E A D A D A D A D A Well now that you're grown, may you never feel this alone