Maggie Mahoney
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capo 1
VERSE
D A Em G D
Love isn't always the way to a place we all know
A Em G
Making up for lost time can be hard
B
I know this girl named Maggie Mahoney
G
Stole the dance and left me so lonely
D A B
Maggie please just give me a chance tonight
B
Swing you, sway you out on the dance floor
G
Your crooked smile making me laugh more
D A B
Maggie please just act like you care tonight
Chorus
D A
And if it's love you think I came here for
Em
Well you're wrong
G
Maggie you're wrong
D A Em
'Cause it's just one dance I've wanted for so long
G
Maggie so long
VERSE
I know this girl named Phoney Mahoney
Stole the dance and left me so lonely
Maggie, please just act like you care tonight
Swing you, sway you out on the dance floor
Your crooked smile making me laugh more
Maggie please just give me a chance tonight
Chorus
If it's love you think I came here for
Well you're wrong
Maggie you're wrong
'Cause it's just one dance I've wanted for so long
Maggie so long
BRIDGE
A Em
Maggie stay home
G D
'Cause we all know your old tricks
A Em
Maggie listen close
G A
'Cause the sound makes us sick
Chorus
And if it's love you think I came here for
Well you're wrong
Maggie you're wrong
'Cause it's just one dance I've wanted for so long
Maggie so long
If it's a second chance you're looking for
Well I'm gone
Maggie so long
How to play Maggie Mahoney
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What is the starting chord?
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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.