You Are Your Mothers Child Chords

Capo 2nd fret

Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

G B7

C G

C G

Am D

I reGmember the day you aB7ppeared on this earth

With Ceyes like the ocean, got Gblood on my shirt

From Cmy camera angle it Glooked like it hurt

But your Ammomma had a big old Dsmile

GWe drove you home, saw your B7yellowing skin

CPacked a few things and drove Gyou back again

CStayed up all night, worryGing, wondering

AmWhat was gonna make it Dbetter

AmBroken bones heal if you Dset them right

G [G/f#] Em

Get your fine-toothed comb from the barber’s side

Our Clove’s a protective Dpoison

But Cyou C/Bare your CmotCheBr’s Amchild

G [G/f#] G G/F♯ Em

And she’ll keep you for a while

C D (G Am*)x3 G-Cadd9-G

But one day you’ll be grown, then you’ll be on your own

GHalloween costume, B7looking real cute

With your Cpillow case full, in your Gastronaut suit

Your Ccousin, the cowboy, he’s Geyeing your loot

AmBetter watch your Snickers Dbar

GOut on the diamond, B7you’re up to bat

CChewing your Big League, aGdjusting your hat

CTaking a swing and Ghearing it crack

AmLook at that apple Dfly

Well Amtears will dry if you Dgive them time

G [G/f#] Em

Life’s a rollercoaster, keep your arms inside

CFear, that’s a big eDmotion

But Cyou C/Bare your CmotCheBr’s Amchild

G [G/f#] G G/F♯ Em

And she’ll keep you for a while

C D (G Am*)x3 G-Cadd9-G

But soon you’ll be grown, then you’ll be on your own

GPosing for pictures, B7cap and gown

CSummer is coming, you’re Gdriving round town

CEveryone’s asking what you’re Ggonna do now

I Amknow you’re gonna make a Dsplash

GFind you a sweetheart, to B7treat you so kind

CTake her to dinner and Gkiss her goodnight

What CI couldn’t teach you, Gsoon you realised

AmShe’s the only thing that Dmatters

AlAmthough he’s a bastard, make your Dpapa proud

G [G/f#] Em

You’re a fine young man and I got no doubt

That Cyou’re gonna do this Dbetter

‘Cause Cyou C/Bare yourC moCthBer’s Amchild

G [G/f#] G G/F♯ Em

And she had you for a while

C D G [G/f#] Em

But now you are grown, you’re making it on your own

C D (G Am*)x3 G-Cadd9-G

Now that you’re grown, man, you never feel this alone

Tabbed from Newport Folk Festival show so I hope I haven't misheard any lyrics.

Actually a solo Conor Oberst song, not MVB but UG wouldn't allow it.