Mary Danced With Soldiers
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[Verso 1]
G C G
She'd slip away each day with the dimming light
G C G
And with the sweetest smile she'd kiss the child goodnight
C G
At the mill she'd work her fingers till they were raw
Em D G
For the sake of her son and the daddy he never saw
[Refrão]
C G
Mary danced with soldiers
Em
She stepped a light quadrille
C G
Shawl across her shoulders
Em C G
To keep away the chill, to keep away the chill
[Verso 2]
G C G
It was a rebel boy who brought her joy they say
G C G
Though the years had passed the memories stood fast each day
C G
Before a bullet crushed the life of their romance
Em D G
He gave her a shawl and a parasol from France
[Refrão]
C G
Mary danced with soldiers
Em
She stepped a light quadrille
C G
Shawl across her shoulders
Em C G
To keep away the chill, to keep away the chill
[Verso 3]
G C G
They came around to the tavern in town that night
G C G
And with silent cries Mary never tried to fight
C G
They cut her hair and left her body torn
Em D G
Her spirit slipped away before the dawn
[Refrão]
C G
Mary danced with soldiers
Em
But now her body's still
C G
Shawl across her shoulders
C G
To keep away the chill
C G
Mary danced with soldiers
Em
She stepped a light quadrille
C G
Shawl across her shoulders
Em C G
To keep away the chill, to keep away the chill
How to play Mary Danced With Soldiers
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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.