Marianne
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Intro C
verse 1
F C
It's fare thee well, my own true love
G
It's fare thee well for awhile
Am F C
For the ship is waiting and the wind blows free
F C
I'm bound away for the sea, Marianne
G C
I'm bound away for the sea
verse 2
F C
Ten thousand miles away from home
G
Ten thousand miles or more
Am F C
The sea may freeze and the earth could burn
F C
If I'd never seen you before, Marianne
G C
I'd never seen you before
verse 3
F C
Now I've never seen a crow fly high
G
Will surely return to earth
Am F C
Ever true, fast to you
F C
By the morning return tonight, Marianne
G C
By the morning return tonight
verse 4
F C
You're coming back, the years, dear
G
So pleasant is to me
Am F C
It makes me think, when I'm away
F C
That every day is three, Marianne
G C F G C
That every day is three
Instrumental
C F C G C
C F C G C G C
Verse 5
F C
I wish, I wish my heart were glass
G
When you could behold
Am F C
The secrets of my love is found
F C
They're never made of gold, Marianne
G C
They're never made of gold
Verse 6
F C
When you see the grass beneath your feet
G
Or I do roam again
Am F C
This love is such a killing game
F C
Do you ever feel the same, Marianne?
G C
Do you ever feel the same?
How to play Marianne
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 C. 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.