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(starts out with riff-E-B-A progression;
see riffs below)
E B A A
my maria
E B A A
don't you know that I've come a long long way
E B A A
I've been longing to see ya
E B A A
when shes around she takes my blues away
E B A A
sweet maria
E B A A
sunlight surely hurts my eyes
E B A A
I'm a lonely dreamer
E B A A
lonely highway in the skies
********** chorus: both vocals listed ***********
E B A E
marieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
oh ma ria I love you love you
A B A E
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeya
oh my ma ria
E B A E
marieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
oh ma ria I love you love you
A A A E
eeeya I love you
maria I love you
************* verse two **********************
E B A A
my maria
E B A A
there were some blue and some low times
E B A A
just my thoughts about you
E B A A
bring back my peace of mind
E B A A
gypsy lady
E B A A
you're miracle worked for me
E B A A
you set my soul free
E B A A
like a ship sailing on the sea
*************** bridge **********************
B A A A E B B A A A
shes sunlight when the stars are grey
B B B B A A A E B B A A A
she treats me so right lady take me away
E B A A
************* back to chorus 2x and end ************
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there are several different riffs in this vein
that he plays at the beginning of the song and
at the end of each verse... i don't have the record so
I'm not sure where exactly he plays each one (or the
exact content..) but any of these riffs will work after
any verse, so mix'n'match to your hearts content. If
anyone out there knows the exact fingerings please
correct....
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---2-----2----------- ---2---2---2--------
---2--------2-------- ---0-h-4-------2----
---0--4-----0-------- ---------------0----
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---2---2--2---4-2---------2----------
---0-h-4----------2---2-4----2-------
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...questions, comments and corrections to jeffnmoe@mcs.com
How to play Crd
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.