Lady Madonna
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G C G C G C D# G
#1.
G C G C
Lady Madonna, children at your feet.
G C D# G
Wonder how you manage to make ends meet.
G C G C
Who finds the money when you pay the rent.
G C D# G
Did you think that money was heaven sent?
[Refrão]
Cm7 F7
Friday night arrives without no suitcase.
A# Gm7
Sunday morning creeping like a nun.
C7 F7
Monday's child has learned to tie his bootlace.
A# Am7 D7
See how they run?
#2.
G C G C
Lady Madonna, baby at your breast.
G C D# G
Wonder how you manage to feed the rest.
INTERLUDE: G C G C G C D# G
Bridge:
Cm7 A# Gm7
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba..ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba..
Cm7
ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba..
A# Am7 D7
See how they run?
#3.
G C G C
Lady Madonna, lying on your bed.
G C D# G
Listen to the music playing in your head.
INTERLUDE: G C G C G C D# G
[Refrão]
Cm7 F7
Tuesday afternoon is never ending,
A# Gm7
Wednesday morning papers didn't come.
C7 F7
Thursday night your stockings needed mending.
A# Am7 D7
See how they run.
#4.
G C G C
Lady Madonna, children at your feet.
G C D# F G C D# G
Wonder how you manage to make ends meet.
OUTRO: G C D# G
How to play Lady Madonna
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 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.