I've Been In Mexico
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Capo II
INTRO: E Esus4 A E A B7
E Esus4 E
I didn't even bother to set the alarm
E7
If I'm a few hours late what's the harm
A E7 E
I've been in Mexico, I've been in Mexico
B7 A
I've discovered how to take it slow
E E7
I've been in Mexico
E Esus4 E
Now the boss is stressed out, he's got his deadlines to meet
E7
I'm leanin back in my chair in my two bare feet
A E
I've been in Mexico, oh Mexico
B7 A
Still got the sun on my back and the sand in my toes
E7 E
I've been in Mexico
CHORUS:
B7 A E
And when I landed in the land of the Aztec sun
B7 A E
I was too uptight and too high strung
C F G
But the moment that salt air hit my tongue I felt a change
A E B7
Nobody ever goes and comes back the same
E Esus4 E
When she left me for another I was down and out
E7
But there's a little cactus cure I've learned about
A E7 E
I've been in Mexico, oh Mexico
B7 A E7 E
And to that heartache I say adios, I've been in Mexico
SOLO
CHORUS
E Esus4 E
So take my sunglasses with you, leave your watch behind
E7 E A
Could you please tell Maria I'm doin fine
N/C E
I've been in Mexico
E7 E
Oh Mexico
How to play I've Been In Mexico
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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.