Marys Just A Plain Jane
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[Intro: ]G-C, G-C-G
G C G
Mary pours the coffee at the Dixieland Cafe
G Am C D
She believes a stranger is just a friend she hasn't made
D Am C
Billy rebuilds engines when he ain't pumpin' gasoline
Am D C
Friday night's a movie after dinner at the Dairy Queen
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C G
Mary's Just A Plain Jane
C
Billy's Just An Ordinary Joe
Am
Everybody Sees A Workin' Girl
D
Billy Sees A Marilyn Monroe
C
And When He Walks In The Diner
D
With A Hand Full Of Daisies
C D C
He Picked By The Side Of The Road
Am
Everybody Sees A Common Man
C(stop) G-C, G-C-G
Mary Sees A Romeo
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G C G
Never left Kentucky but they're savin' up to go
G Am C D
Gonna see the Opry and walk the streets of Music Row
D Am C
Maybe get their picture made with a country music star
Am D C
And still be proud to go right back to bein' who they are
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C G
Mary's Just A Plain Jane
C
Billy's Just An Ordinary Joe
Am
Everybody Sees A Workin' Girl
D
Billy Sees A Marilyn Monroe
C
And When He Walks In The Diner
D
With A Hand Full Of Daisies
C D C
He Picked By The Side Of The Road
Am
Everybody Sees A Common Man
C G-D-C
Mary Sees A Romeo
C Am
Everybody Sees A Common Man
C(stop) G-C, G-C (stop) G
Mary Sees A Romeo
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How to play Marys Just A Plain Jane
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What is the starting chord?
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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.