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Intro
 
E A E
E
 
[Verso 1]
 
Em
Now Maudie, baby, I love you
Am Em Am Em
Oh, Maudie, baby, I love you
Bm Am Em
You've been gone so long, 'cause I miss you so
 
[Verso 2]
 
Em
Now Maudie, why did you hurt me
Em
Oh, Maudie, why did you hurt me
B5 A5 Em B5 E5
I love you baby, you've been gone so long
 
Solo
 
Em Am Em Am Em
 
[Verso 3]
 
E Em
Now, Maudie he, baby, I love you
E Em E5
Oh, Maudie hey, baby, I love you
 
You've been gone so long, 'cause I miss you so

How to play Maudie

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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.

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