Mothers Pride Guitar Chords

“Mothers Pride” has become a classic song about war and loss. It has been covered by many artists, including Elton John and Aretha Franklin. The song continues to resonate with listeners today, and its message of love and hope remains relevant in a world that is still experiencing conflict and loss.

Mothers Pride Chords

[C#m]          [F#]
Oh she knows
[B]
She takes his hand
[Gm]
And prays the child will understand
[C#m]               [F#]                [B]
At the door they watch the men go by
[G#m]
In the clothes that daddy wore
[A]
Mother?s pride
[F#]
Baby boy
[B]
His fathers eyes
[G#m]                           [A]
He?s a soldier waiting for war
[F#]
Time will come

He?ll hold a gun

His father?s son

[C#m]            [F#]
And as he grows
[B]
He hears the band
[G#m]
Takes the step from boy to man
[C#m]                     [F#]                 [B]
& at the shore she waves her son goodbye
[G#m]
Like the man she did before
[A]
Mother?s pride
[F#]
Just a boy
[B]
His country?s eyes
[G#m]                        [A]
He?s a soldier waving at the shore
[F#]
And in her heart the time has come
To lose a son

[C#m]
And all the husbands, all the sons,
[F#]
all the lovers gone
[B]
They make no difference
[G#m]
No difference in the end
[C#m]                     [F#]                      [B]
Still hear the woman say your daddy died a hero
[G#m]
In the name of God and name
[A]
Mother?s pride
[F#]
Crazy boy
[B]
His lifeless eyes
[G#m]                           [A]
He?s a soldier now forevermore
[F#]
He?ll hold a gun ?till kingdom come

Mothers Pride Song Details

• Artist: George Michael
• Album: Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 (1990)
• Genre: Soul, Gospel
• Length: 5:35
• Composers: George Michael
• Lyricists: George Michael
• Producer: George Michael

“Mothers Pride” received critical acclaim for its poignant lyrics, powerful vocals, and emotional depth. It was praised for its exploration of themes of war, loss, and family, and for its ability to resonate with listeners on a personal level. The song reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and gained significant airplay during the first Gulf War in 1991.

The song features a gospel-influenced piano intro, followed by Michael’s soulful vocals and a gospel choir. The music builds in intensity throughout the song, culminating in a powerful emotional climax. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a mother grieving the loss of her son in war.

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