Macaroni Song
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verse 1
C F
I've got a hundred dollars and a mattress on the floor
C F
I could make you macaroni we could eat it on the porch
C F
I'll play you a song on a guitar I can't afford
G C F C
I'll be with you for better, I'll be with you for poor
[Refrão] C Am
Cause baby I really want to take care of you
Dm
I know you didn't ask me to
G
And you've got everything you need
C Am
Tell me what's a bunch of money really gonna do
Dm
I'd love you under any roof
G
And we'd have everything
verse 2
C F
If You could have some diamonds and a mansion on the beach
C F
Marry some lawyer with perfect hair and teeth
C F
You could do better mathematically
G C F C
You can buy what makes you happy, but you'll be happier with me
[Refrão] C Am
Cause baby I really want to take care of you
Dm
I know you didn't ask me to
G
And you've got everything you need
C Am
Tell me what's a bunch of money really gonna do
Dm
I'd love you under any roof
G
And we'd have everything
How to play Macaroni Song
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 C. 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.