Maria Bethânia
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D7
Everybody knows that our cities were built to be destroyed (2x)
G D7 G D7
You get annoyed, you buy a flat, you hide behind the mat
But I know she was born to do everything wrong whith all of that (2x)
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Bm E Bm
Maria Bethânia, please send me a letter
E Bm
I wish to know things are getting better
E
Better, better, Beta, Beta, Bethânia
Bm E D7
Please send me a letter I wish to know things are getting better
D7
She has given her soul to the devil but the devil gave his soul to God (2x)
G D7 G D7
Before the flood, after the blood, before you can see
She has given her soul to the devil and bought a flat by the sea (2x)
Bm E Bm
Maria Bethânia, please send me a letter
E Bm
I wish to know things are getting better
E
Better, better, Beta, Beta, Bethânia
Bm E D7
Please send me a letter I wish to know things are getting better
Everybody knows that it's so hard to dig and get to the root (2x)
G D7 G D7
You eat the fruit, you go ahead, you wake up on your bed
But I love her face 'cause it has nothing to do with all I said (2x)
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How to play Maria Bethânia
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 D7. 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.