Mah Nishtana
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capo 3:
Am Am G7 C G7 C
Ma nishtanah halailah hazeh mikol haleilot? mikol haleilot?
Am Am G7 C G7 C G7
Sheb'khol haleilot anu okhlin hametz umatzah; hametz umatzah;
E7 Am E7 Am
halailah hazeh, halailah hazeh, kuloh matzah.
E Am E Am
halailah hazeh, halailah hazeh, kuloh matzah.
Am Am G7 C G7 C
Sheb'khol haleilot anu okhlin sh'ar y'rakot; sh'ar y'rakot
E7 Am E7 Am
halailah hazeh, halailah hazeh maror.
E Am E Am
halailah hazeh, halailah hazeh maror.
Am Am G7 C G7 C
Sheb'khol haleilot ein anu matbilin afilu pa'am ehat; afilu pa'am ehat
E7 Am E7 Am
halailah hazeh,halailah hazeh shtei f'amim.
E Am E Am
halailah hazeh,halailah hazeh shtei f'amim.
Am Am G7 C G7 C
Sheb'khol haleilot anu okhlin bein yoshvin uvein m'subin; ein yoshvin uvein m'subin;
E7 Am E7 Am
halailah hazeh, halailah hazeh kulanu m'subin.
E Am E Am
halailah hazeh, halailah hazeh kulanu m'subin.
Translation
Why is this night different from all other nights?
On all other nights we eat leavened products and matzah, and on this night only matzah.
On all other nights we eat all vegetables, and on this night only bitter herbs.
On all other nights, we don't dip our food even once, and on this night we dip twice.
On all other nights we eat sitting or reclining, and on this night we only recline.
How to play Mah Nishtana
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.