Lady Madonna
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[E]Lady Ma[A]donna, [E]children at your [A]feet.
[E]Wonder how you [A]manage [E]to make[C] [D]ends [E]meet.
Who finds the [A]money [E]when you pay the [A]rent.
[E]Did you think that [A]money [E]was [C]hea[D]ven [E]sent?
[Am]Friday night arrives without a [D]suitcase.
[G]Sunday morning creeping like a [Em]nun.
[Am]Monday's child has learned to tie his [D7]bootlace.
[G]See [Am6]how they'll [B7]run.
Lady Madonna, baby at your breast.
Wonder how you manage to feet the rest.
Lady Madonna, lying in your bed.
Listen to the music playing in your head.
Tuesday afternoon is never ending,
Wednesday morning papers didn't come.
Thursday night your stockings needed mending.
See how they'll run.
Lady Madonna, children at your feet.
Wonder how you manage to make ends meet
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 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.