Hello Mary Lou
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G - C
Hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart,
G D
sweet Mary Lou I'm so in love with you.
G - B7 Em
I knew Mary Lou, we'd never part,
A D G
so Hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart.
G
1. You passed me by one sunny day,
C
flashed those big brown eyes my way,
G D
And , oh, I wanted you forever more.
G
Now I'm not one that gets around,
C
I swear my feet stuck to the ground,
G D G
And so I never did meet you before. + Chorus
G
2. I saw your lips I heard your voice,
C
believe me I just had no choice
G D
wild horses couldn't make me stay away.
G
I thought about a moonlit night,
C
my arms around you, girl, so tight,
G D G
that's all I had to see for me to say.
A D G
+ Chorus + so hello, Mary Lou, goodbye heart.
(midi = capo 2nd) (Ricky Nelson)
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How to play Hello Mary Lou
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.