Marigold
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We're just the lucky ones, we're told, we won't change much when we're old
Dmaj7
We'll just keep the best intentions, and try to follow down that road
[Pre-Chorus]
Em F#m
I might drown if I'm too deep
Gmaj7
We talk all night and I'm losing sleep
Em F#m
On this cloud and I won't come down
Gmaj7
I was hoping you'd love to stay around
[Chorus]
G D Em G
I'm so far from home, just trying to be sincere
D Em G
There's times in my life that I wish you could be here
D Em
There's so many times that we cut it close
G
We both know what we want the most
D Em Gmaj7
I'd pick you every time, my Marigold
[Verse 2]
Gmaj7
We can be alone on a long drive, turn the music up,
Dmaj7
And before I reach, you just take my hand (you just take my hand)
Gmaj7
Long talks from far away, I can tell that you hate it
Dmaj7
but you under--stand (but you under--stand)
D Gmaj7
But I can't explain how it works, can never find words
Dmaj7
to describe this, oh, I've tried it
Gmaj7
So many times I build walls, just watch as they fall,
Dmaj7
self-destructive
N.C. G
Just one step away from losing it all
[Chorus]
D Em G
I'm so far from home, just trying to be sincere
D Em G
There's times in my life that I wish you could be here
D Em
There's so many times that we cut it close
G
We both know what we want the most
D Em Gmaj7
I'd pick you every time, my Marigold (my Marigold)
[Interlude]
G D Bm
G D Bm
[Bridge]
G D Bm
You can cut right through the darkness, you light up the room
G D Bm
You're like leaves falling in autumn, your eyes in full bloom
G D Bm
Your heart, so full of patience (Patience)
G D Bm
And I can't seem to find any complications
G D Bm
There's no miscommunication, And I don't think we'll cross that line
G D Bm
Honest with all our frustrations, Just keep your word and I'll keep mine
G D Bm
I wish that I had you all along,
G D Bm
And I feel like I know you for so long
[Chorus]
D Bm G
I'm so far from home, just trying to be sincere
D Bm G
There's times in my life that I wish you could be here
D Em
There's so many times that we cut it close
G
We both know what we want the most
D Em G
I'd pick you every time, my Mari--gold
[Outro]
D Em G D Em
I'd pick you every time, my Marigold
G D Em G
I'd pick you every time, my Marigold
D Em G N.C.
I'd pick you every time, my Mari--gold
How to play Marigold
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 Dmaj7. 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.