Mary Of The Wild Moor
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C G7 C
Was on a cold winter's night
D7 G7
And the wind blew across the wild moor
C G7 C F
As poor Mary came wandering home with her child
C G7 C
Till she came to her own father's door
G7 C
Oh father dear father she cried
D7 G7
Come down and open the door
C G7 C F
Or this child in my arms will perish and die
C G7 C
From the winds that blow across the wild moor
G7 C
Her father was deaf to her cry
D7 G7
Not a sound of her voice did he hear
C G7 C F
For the watch dogs did howl and the village bells tolled
C G7 C
And the winds blew across the wild moor
G7 C
Oh how the old man must have felt
D7 G7
When he came to the door the next morn'
C G7 C F
And found Mary dead but the child still alive
C G7 C
Closely clasped in it's dead mother's arms
G7 C
In anguish he tore his gray hair
D7 G7
While the tears down his cheeks they did pour
C G7 C F
Then he saw that Mary died the gay village bride
C G7 C
From the winds that blow across the wild moor
G7 C
But the villagers point out the spot
D7 G7
Where the willows weep over the door
C G7 C F
Saying there Mary died once the gay village bride
C G7 C
From the winds that blow across the wild moor
How to play Mary Of The Wild Moor
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 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.