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Intro: G B7 C G C G Am D verse 1: G B7 I remember the day you appeared on this earth C G With eyes like the ocean, got blood on my shirt C G From my camera angle it looked like it hurt Am D But your mama had a big old smile G B7 We drove you home, saw your yellowing skin C G Packed a few things and drove you back again C G Stayed up all night worrying, wondering Am D What was gonna make it better Pre-Chorus Am7 D Broken bones heal when you set them right G G/F# Em Get your fine tooth comb from the barbicide C D Our love's a protective poison Chorus: C C/B Am Well you are your mother's child G G/F# Em And she'll keep you for a while C D G/C/ G/C/ G/C/ G C G But someday you'll be grown and then you'll be on your own verse 2: G B7 Halloween costume, looking real cute C G With your pillowcase full, in your astronaut suit C G But your cousin the cowboy is eyeing your loot Am D Better watch your Snickers bar G B7 Out on the diamond, now you're up to bat C G Chewing your big league, adjusting your hat C G Taking a swing and hearing it crack Am D Look at that apple fly Pre-Chorus Am7 D Tears will dry if you give them time G G/F# Em Life's a roller coaster, keep your arms inside Am D Fear that's a big emotion Chorus: C C/B Am Well you are your mother's child G G/F# Em And she'll keep you for a while C D G/C/ G/C/ G/C/ G C G But one day you'll be grown and then you'll be on your own verse 3: G B7 Posing for pictures, cap and a gown C G Summer is coming, you're driving around town C G Everyone's asking what you're gonna do now Am D I know you're gonna make a splash G B7 And find you a sweetheart to treat you so kind C G Invite her to dinner and kiss her goodnight C G What I couldn't teach you, you will soon realize Am D She's the only thing that matters Pre-Chorus Am7 D Although he's a bastard, make your papa proud G G/F# Em Your a fine young man and I got no doubt Am D That you're gonna do this better Chorus: C C/B Am Cause you are your mother's child G G/F# Em She had you for a while C D G G/F# Em But now that you're grown, you're making it on your own C D G C G C Well now that you're grown, may you never feel this alone
Written by Conor Oberst
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