Marry Another Man
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E
[Verse 1]
A
Baby i know you didnt mean to
F#m B B7
Let this get so out of hand
E E7 C#7
When you said you would leave I didn't think you
F#m
Would leave for more than just a couple one night stands
G# C#m
Oh,
F Am
I’m the one that you come back to
E E7 A
How could you
Go and marry another man?
A E Gm F# E
E F#7 Am
E F#7 Am
[Verse 2]
E G#m C#m
We’ve had a hundred sweet reunions
F#m B
Cried ten years of “last goodbyes”
E G#m C#m C#7
Please let me form my own opinion
F#m A G#m7
Look up and let me see no love inside your eyes
A Am
You know me best, and you’ve never seen me beg
Bm E E7
But now I’m begging, begging
A
Don’t marry another man
A E Gm F#
[Bridge]
G A
I thought I held the winning hand
F#m Bm
but you left me holding aces high
B D G
Darlin, I'm done playing games--
A F#m Bm
Understand I would do anything to keep you
A F# F#7
My love all I need is one more try
[Verse 3]
E G#m C#m
We could get married in the springtime
F#m B
Or tonight for all I care
E G#m C#m
Long as I have you for a lifetime
C#7 F#m F A
I would speak the vows in city hall with no one there
G#m7
All that matters is
A Am
I'm the one to take you home
G#m G#7 C#m F#7
I'm the one to hold you when we're finally alone
F#m E7 Am
So please darlin
Don't marry the other man
A E Gm F# E
How to play Marry Another Man
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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.