Maria
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Maria by Robert Earl Keen (also done by George Strait)
[Verse 1]
C
There's a salt grain tapping on your window
F
There's a cool breeze blowing off the bay
G
A warm flame dancing with our shadows
F G
To music playing far away
[Verse 2]
C
I never meant to stay an hour
F
I thought that I was passing through
G
Another town along the highway
F G C
I never meant to fall for you
[Chorus]
F G C
I can't speak for you Maria
E F
I only know the way I feel
G C
But when I sleep with you Maria
F G C
There's nothing left for dreams to steal
[Verse 3]
C
On a Bible by the mirror
F
The only treasures that we hold
G
The only secrets that we're keeping
F G C
A watch, a chain, a cross of gold
[Chorus]
F G C
I can't speak for you Maria
E F
I only know the way I feel
G C
But when I sleep with you Maria
F G C
There's nothing left for dreams to steal
[Verse 4]
C
When the sunlight brings the morning
F
I cannot tell you what I'll do
G
But I've a mind to take you with me
F G C
And I've a heart to stay with you
[Chorus]
F G C
I can't speak for you Maria
E F
I only know the way I feel
G C
But when I sleep with you Maria
F G C
There's nothing left for dreams to steal
F G C
There's nothing left for dreams to steal
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.