C Gm C
[Verse 1]
C G C
Sweet mama, lay your burden down
F C
Sweet mama, lay your burden down
F C F
Just let me tell you 'bout some truth in life I've found
C G C
Sweet mama, Lord, set yourself right down
[Verse 2]
C G C
Lord, pride, it ain't worth a US dime, lord no
F C
Well pride, it ain't worth a poor man's time
F C F
And it's misery to be so jealous all the time
C G C
Sweet mama, lord, be kind to your mind
[Instrumental]
C G C F C
F C F C G C
[Verse 3]
C G C
Sweet mama, lay your burden down
F C
Oh sweet mama, lord lay them trophies down
F C F
You know it ain't no good to be givin' me that same old run-around
C G C
'Cause sweet mama, lay your burden down
[Verse 4]
C G C
Sweet mama, lord, you're so feelin' fine
F C
And I know that you think this is just a line
F C F
But I only put these words into this little song
C G C
To try, lord, and help us get along
[Outro]
C G C F C
F C F C G C F
C F C F C F C G C
