Mary Had A Baby
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Am E Am
Virgin Mary Had a Little Baby
F G
Oh, Glory Hallelujah
C Am C Am
Oh, Pretty little baby
C E Am
Glory be to the new born king
Am E Am
What will you name that pretty little baby?
F G
Oh, Glory Hallelujah,
C Am C Am
Oh, pretty little baby,
C E Am
Glory be to the new born king.
Am E Am
Some call him David, I think I'll call him Jesus
F G
Oh, Glory Hallelujah,
C Am C Am
Oh, I think I'll call him Jesus,
C E Am
Glory be to the new born king.
Am E Am
Some call him Jesus, I think we'll call him saviour
F G
Oh, Glory Hallelujah,
C Am Am C
Oh, I think we'll call him saviour,
C E Am
Glory be to the new born king.
Am E Am
My name is Mary and i'm gonna have a Baby
F G
Oh, Glory Hallelujah,
C Am C Am
Jesus, save my little baby
C E Am
From a life of suffering.
Am E Am
Virgin Mary Had a Little Baby
F G
Oh, Glory Hallelujah
C Am C Am
Oh, Pretty little baby
C E A
Glory be to the new born king
How to play Mary Had A Baby
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.