Mary & Joseph
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[Verso 1]
C G
Mary, Mary, did you ever think that you'd carry the weight of the world?
Am F C
And the hands that had formed it hardly more than a child yourself
Am F C
You'll need a little help
C
Joseph, Joseph those cards don't you fold them
G
This hand that you've been dealt and the hand you're holding
Am F C
Is more than you've bargained for
Am F C G
But don't go walking out that door
F
Cause She said
[Refrão]
F C
Hold on, hold on I know this sounds crazy
C F
And he said, "You're still the one I wanted, Mary"
F C
So Hold on, hold on cuz I know this seems wild
G Am
It's a miracle falling in love
G F Fm F
And this is a miracle child
[Verso 2]
C
So Mary, Mary the day you are getting married
G
And this isn't what you dreamed of walking the aisle at eight months
Am F C Am F C
They'll never understand, that this isn't what you planned
C
So Joseph, Joseph, these rumors they get real rough
G
And the name that you defend well it's the name of real love
Am F C
You couldn't see where this road led
Am F
But you believed her when she said
[Refrão]
F C
Hold on, hold on I know this sounds crazy
C F
And he said, "You're still the one I wanted, Mary"
F C
So Hold on, hold on cuz I know this seems wild
G Am
It's a miracle falling in love
G F Fm
And this is a miracle child
( C F F7M )
( C F F7M Fm )
[Verso 3]
C
Well, Joseph, Mary, it's a lot that you've carried
A
This child, this savior and one another
Am F C
This miracle, this love
Am F C
This miracle, this love
Am F C
A miracle your love
Am F C
This miracle, this love
How to play Mary & Joseph
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.