Marbles
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[Verso 1]
Cmaj7
We brought in the groceries
G
Drove to Little Flower
Em7
Tea and a pastry
D
Walked for an hour
Cmaj7
I told you the big thing
G
I'd only told Erin
Em7
She doesn't count 'cause
D
I pay her to listen
Cmaj7
And when I told you
G
A bucket of marbles
Em7
Spilled on the sidewalk
D
No putting the marbles
Cmaj7
Back in the bucket
G
I'm back on the bunk bed
Em7
I keep saying no but
D
He doesn't listen
N.C. Cmaj7 Cadd9 C
Ooh
G
Ooh
Em7
Ooh
D
Ooh
(repeat oo's 2x)
[Verso 2]
Cmaj7
I remember the first kiss
G
I felt in my body
Em7
Wings of a fairy
D
I heard the music
Cmaj7
Summer was endless
G
Hungry forever
Em7
Soft as a sunset
D
Over Pasadena
Cmaj7
I fuckin' hate you
G
Omar and Phoebe
Em7
Victor and Brad and
D
The one in my nightmares
Cmaj7
Now we're on the drive home
G
Without any marbles
Em7
Look at us laughing
D
'Til everything sparkles
N.C. Cmaj7 Cadd9 C
Ooh
G
Ooh
Em7
Ooh
D
Ooh
End on C
How to play Marbles
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj7. 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.