Mama don't allow

Traditional North American

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This song from the USA was recorded by the Memphis Jug Band and Tampa Red in the late 1920s and has been re-recorded many times since. There are several versions of the melody and the lyrics which is common for a folk song. 

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Age
7 to 9 , 9 to 11
Song type
Action
Style
Traditional - North America
Subject
Music
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Guitar chords , Piano accompaniment , Unison
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The audio tracks were recorded specially for the Sing Up programme by Ex Cathedra, mixed and mastered by Ron Knights at www.mediagrove.com. The backing track was created by Graham Dowdall.

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