Mary Ann
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Intro: G C/G G C/G (x2)
verse 1
G C/G G C/G
Oh fare thee well my own true love
G D
Fare thee well but for a while
G C/G G F# Em Walk-down
The ship is waitin' an' the wind blows high
G C/G G C/G
An' I am bound away for the sea,
G C/G G C/G
Mary Ann… Aaa Aaa Aaa
C/G G C/G G C/G G C/G
I am bound away for the sea, Mary Ann
verse 2
G C/G G C/G
Ten thousand miles away from home
G D
Ten thousand miles or more
G C/G G F# Em
The sea may freeze an' the earth may burn
G C/G G C/G
If I never no-more return to you,
G C/G G C/G
Mary Ann… Aaa Aaa Aaa
G C/G G C/G G C/G G C/G
If I never no-more return to you, Mary Ann
verse 3
G C/G G C/G
Oh don't you see that crow fly high
G D
She'll surely turn to white
G C/G G F# Em
If ever I prove false to you
G C/G G C/G
Let the day turn to night, my dear
G C/G G C/G
Mary Ann… Aaa… Aaa… Aaa…
G C/G G C/G G C/G G C/G
Let the day turn to night, my dear. Mary Ann.
verse 4
G C/G G C/G
Oh, if I had a flask of gin
G D
an' sugar here for two
G C/G G F# Em
An' a great big bowl for to mix it in
G C/G G C/G
I'd pour a drink for you, my dear
G C/G G C/G
Mary Ann… Aaa… Aaa… Aaa…
G C/G G C/G G C/G G C/G
Yes I'd pour a drink for you, my dear. Mary Ann.
End on G
note: I added doubled the last line of each verse to mimic the back-up vocals
How to play Mary Ann
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.