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Mothers Pride Chords

Learn to play “Mothers Pride” by George Michael on guitar — played in the key of C#m, using C#m, F#, B and Gm. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:C#mF#BGmG#mA

Chords for Mothers Pride

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: IntermediatePop
B
3
90
C#mOh she knowsF# 
BShe takes his hand
GmAnd prays the child will understand
C#mAt the door they wF#atch the men go byB 
G#mIn the clothes that daddy wore
AMother?s pride
F#Baby boy
BHis fathers eyes
G#mHe?s a soldier waiting for warA 
F#Time will come
 He?ll hold a gun
 His father?s son
C#mAnd as he growsF# 
BHe hears the band
G#mTakes the step from boy to man
C#m& at the shore she wavesF# her son goodbyeB 
G#mLike the man she did before
AMother?s pride
F#Just a boy
BHis country?s eyes
G#mHe?s a soldier waving at thAe shore
F#And in her heart the time has come
 To lose a son
C#mAnd all the husbands, all the sons,
F#all the lovers gone
BThey make no difference
G#mNo difference in the end
C#mStill hear the woman sayF# your daddy died a heroB 
G#mIn the name of God and name
AMother?s pride
F#Crazy boy
BHis lifeless eyes
G#mHe?s a soldier now forevermoreA 
F#He?ll hold a gun ?till kingdom come
 
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About Mothers Pride

George Michael's “Mothers Pride” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — C#m, F#, B, Gm, G#m and A — with the progression centred on C#m, F# and B. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Mothers Pride — FAQ

What key is “Mothers Pride” in?

“Mothers Pride” by George Michael is in the key of C#m. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Mothers Pride”?

“Mothers Pride” uses 6 chords: C#m, F#, B, Gm, G#m and A.

Is “Mothers Pride” easy to play on guitar?

“Mothers Pride” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Mothers Pride”?

“Mothers Pride” is performed by George Michael.

What genre is “Mothers Pride”?

“Mothers Pride” is categorised as Pop.