Mary's Getting Married
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E C#m
Mary, you're getting married
A B
It's about to be the best day of your life
E C#m
Scary 'cause maybe married
A B
Means that I am kissing all my dreams goodbye
C#m
Divine institution
G#m
A holy union
A E
One sure sign that you are blessed
C#m
Or a life sentence
G#m
Of daily dependence
A G#m
Bickering and yes, dear-ing
B
Until death
E A
Mary, Mary married is something you do
E B
That's very, very, very, very good for you
E A
Mary, Mary married makes two hearts into
E/A B
One happy life
E
Engagement then the invitations
E7
Ceremony, celebration
A Cm
Dreams are coming true
E A B E
Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, married is good for you
E E/F E/G# E/A
It's good for you
E E/F E/G# E/A
It's good for you
E E/F E/G# E/A
You
(Married!)
E E/F E/G# E/A
It's good for you
E E/F E/G# E/A
It's good for you
E C#m
So holy, matrimony
A B
Is marrying the wedding not the man?
E C#m
Oh, Mary, you're so contrary
A
Love is secondary
B
Everyone knows that
C#m
It's constant attention
G#m
In someone else's direction
A E B
Your husband will have eyes for only you
C#m
It's so romantic
G#m
Or just traumatic
A G#m B
Being showered with so many precious jewels
E A
Mary, Mary married is something you do
E B
That's very, very, very, very good for you
E A
Mary, Mary married makes two hearts into
E/A B
One happy life
E
Keeping house and making babies
E7
Going shopping, all the daily
A Cm
Chores are all I'll do
E A
Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, married
B E
Is good for you
E E/F E/G# E/A
It's good for you
E E/F E/G# E/A
It's good for you
E E/F E/G# E/A
You
(Married!)
E E/F E/G# E/A
It's good for you
E E/F E/G# E/A
It's good for you
E E/F E/G# E/A
C#m
It's not my decision
G#m
But this is tradition
A E B
Trusting that my family knows best
C#m/A
Is this what I'm chosen for?
G#m/E
I thought I was meant for more
A
At least you'll look so pretty
G#m A B11 B7
In your predicament
F# B
Mary, Mary, married, is something you do
(You sure?)
F# C#
That's very, very, very, very good for you
(Hope you're right)
F# B
Mary, Mary, married makes two hearts into
F# C#
One happy life (does it though?)
F#
He may be short, he may be hairy
F#7 F#/B F#/D
Getting fat, but Mary, dear, He's chosen just for you
F# B C# F#
And Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, married, Is good for you
F# F#/C# F#/B
It's good for you
F# F#/C# F#/B
It's good for you (maybe?)
F# F#/C# F#/B
You (Mary!)
F# F#/C# F#/B
It's good for you
F# F#/C# F#/B
It's good for you
F#
You may be nervous, may be scared
F#7
Your head is spinning everywhere
F#/B F#/D
'Cause I have to believe
F# B
That Mary, Mary, Mary, married
C# F#
Is good for me
How to play Mary's Getting Married
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.