[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