Maria
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Note: there is much debate about whether the lyric in the chorus
is Regina or Latina, so sing which you prefer.
[Verse 1]
A E
She moves like she don't care
F#m
Smooth as silk
D
Cool as air
A E D D
Oooh, it makes you wanna cry
[Verse 2]
A E
She doesn't know your name
F#m D
and your heart beats like a subway train
A E D D
Oooh, it makes you wanna die
[Bridge]
D E F#m F#m
Oooh, don't you wanna take her?
D E F#m F#m
Wanna make her all your own?
[Chorus]
A E
Maria
F#m D
You've gotta see her
A E D D
Go insane and out of your mind
A E
Regina
F#m D
Ave Maria
A E D D
A million and one candle lights
[Verse 3]
A E
I've seen this thing before
F#m D
In my best friends and the boy next door
A E D D
Fool for love and full of fire
[Verse 4]
A E
Won't come in from the rain
F#m D
She's oceans running down the drain
A E D D
Blue as ice and desire
[Bridge]
D E F#m F#m
Don't you wanna make her?
D E F#m F#m
Oooh, don't you wanna take her home?
[Chorus]
A E
Maria
F#m D
You've gotta see her
A E D D
Go insane and out of your mind
A E
Regina
F#m D
Ave Maria
A E D D
A million and one candle lights
[Bridge]
D E F#m F#m
Oooh, don't you wanna break her?
D E F#m F#m
Oooh, don't you wanna take her home?
[Verse 5]
A E
She walks like she don't care
F#m D
Walking on imported air
A E D D N.C.
Oooh, it makes you wanna die
[Chorus]
A E
Maria
F#m D
You've gotta see her
A E D D
Go insane and out of your mind
A E
Regina
F#m D
Ave Maria
A E D D
A million and one candle lights
[Solo]
[Chorus]
A E
Maria
F#m D
You've gotta see her
A E D D
Go insane and out of your mind
A E
Regina
F#m D
Ave Maria
A E D D
A million and one candle lights
A E
Maria
F#m D
You've gotta see her
A E D D
Go insane and out of your mind
A E
Regina
F#m D
Ave Maria
(fade out)
How to play Maria
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 E. 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.