Marty Gray
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[Intro]
G D A A
[Verse 1]
D
Big Jimmy Baker and Marty Gray
A
Met at a teenage party
D
Jimmy took Marty to school
A E A
The next day both of them were tardy
D
Sittin' in the parking lot talking over things
A
Waitin' for the morning bell to ring
D A
Two little love birds loose on wing, Jimmy Baker and Marty
[Chorus]
D A E A
Kids in love now what can you do but listen to the cooing
D A
Pretty little blonde haired Marty Gray
E A
Does your mama know what you're doing
G D A G D A
Bet your mama don't know what you're doing
[Verse 2]
A D A
Big Jimmy Baker's on the football team
A
Marty's wearin' his sweater
D A
Listen to them talking in the locker room
E A
Man he's a real go getter
D
Telling Marty bout the facts of life
A
Says there'll never be another
D A
Someday she's gonna be his wife
E A
He learned that line from his brother
[Chorus]
D A E A
Kids in love now what can you do but listen to the cooing
D A
Pretty little blonde haired Marty Gray
E A
Does your mama know what you're doing
G D A G D A
Bet your mama don't know what you're doing
[Verse 3]
A D A
Down at the drive-in Friday night
A
Didn't come to see the movie
D A
Parked in back and away from the light
A
Jimmy says isn't this groovy
D A
Under the seat a bottle in a bag made to affect the senses
D A
Poured out a drink for Marty Gray and broke down her defense
[Chorus]
D A E A
Kids in love now what can you do but listen to the cooing
D A
Pretty little blonde haired Marty Gray
E A
Does your mama know what you're doing
G D A G D A
Bet your mama don't know what you're doing
[Verse 4]
A D A
Big Jimmy Baker and Marty Gray no longer goin' together
D A
Fire of love burned out they say Marty's feelin' under the weather
D
Town turns out to have a big day
A E A
The football hero's goin' away
D A
But Marty's got the price to pay and Jimmy's gonna let her
[Chorus]
D A E A
Kids in love now what can you do but listen to the cooing
D A
Pretty little blonde haired Marty Gray
E A
Does your mama know what you're doing
G D A
Bet your mama don't know what you're doing
G D A G D A
Bet your mama don't know what you're doing
How to play Marty Gray
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 G. 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.