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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
E A A A x4
[Verse 1]
E A E
Where the clear old Avonmore is flowing
A E
And the bracing Wicklow wind is blowing
A E
Where we go is not for knowing
A E
But the stars are shining for you Maria
A E
Oh Maria
A E
Smile bringer
A E
Little sister
A E
The stars are shining for you Maria
[Instrumental]
E A A A
E A A A
A E B E
A A A A
[Verse 2]
E A E
From the clinging summer heat you're driving
A E
To the ringing bells of St Peter
A E
No matter where life ever took ya
A E
The stars are shining for you Maria
A E A
Oh Maria
[Instrumental]
A E B E
A A C#m C#m
[Bridge]
B E B C#m
You covered me with your loving hands
A B A
Can you hear me now?
B E B C#m
You carried me my Cu Chulainn
A C#m B E A
Can you hear me now?
E A
Maria
E A
Oh Maria
A E B E
Ohhhh
A E
Maria
A E
Maria
[Instrumental]
A A A A
A E B E
A A A A B
A A B C#m C#m
A E B E
A A C#m C#m B
C#m C#m B E E
A E B E
A A A
[Verse 3]
E A E
But you never
A E A
Think of yourself do ya
E
You're loved and you're treasured
A E
The stars are shining for you Maria
A E A
Mmmmm
E A
Patient mother
E A
Lifelong lover
E
Maria
How to play Maria
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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.