Gm
I told 'em I'd be singing on tv
(Eb) Bb
The other kids were callin' me a wannabe
Gm
The older kids they started bugging me
(Eb) Bb
But now they're all standing right in front of me
[Chorus]
Eb Bb
When mama said that it was okay
Dm7 Gm
Mama said that it was quite alright
Dm7 Gm
Our kinda people had a bed for the night
F
and it was okay
Eb Bb
Mama told us we were good kids
Dm7 Gm
and daddy told us never listen to the ones
Dm7 Gm
pointing nasty fingers and making fun
F
'cause we were good kids
[Bridge]
Gm C
I know which place im from
Eb Bb
I know my home
Gm C
When Im in doubt and struggling
Eb Bb
thats where I'll go
Gm C
An old friend can give advice
Eb Bb
when new friends only know the half story
Gm C
That's why I always keep 'em tight
Eb
And while you're okay
D
I said I'm okay
(You know what my mama said? You know what she told me?)
[Chorus]
Eb Bb
When mama said that it was okay
Dm7 Gm
Mama said that it was quite alright
Dm7 Gm
Our kinda people had a bed for the night
F
and it was okay
Eb Bb
Mama told us we were good kids
Dm7 Gm
and daddy told us never listen to the ones
Dm7 Gm
pointing nasty fingers and making fun
F
'cause we were good kids