Maria
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[Intro ]
F# Bm
[Verso 1]
Bm
Maria was born in 1960
Her father was a farmer, he was soaked in whiskey
[Refrão]
Em Bm Em Bm
She headed for the train, she headed for the city lights
F# Bm
In the rain to watch Maria hang
[Verso 2]
Bm
Maria was five foot eight, blue eyed, and pretty
With those eyes she could make a man do anything
[Refrão]
Em Bm Em Bm
She headed for the train, she headed for the city lights
F#
In the rain to watch Maria
[Ponte]
G Em D Em
G Em
Its hopeless now my child
D Em
Its in Gods hands now, dont look down
F# Bm
As the crowd gathers round, to watch Maria hang
[Verso 3]
Bm
Her mother was murdered in 1963
Maria was only 3, but she knew what consequence meant
[Refrão]
Em Bm Em Bm
She headed for the train, she headed for the city lights
F# Bm
In the rain. Watch Maria hang
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 F#. 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.