Message To Martha
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Capo 6
Intro = C
verse 1
C F Fm C
Spread your wings for New Orleans Kentucky bluebird fly away
C
And take a message to Martha message to Martha
C F
She sings each night in some café
C F
In her search to find wealth and fame
G F G C C
I hear Martha has gone and changed her name
verse 2
C F Fm C
It's a year since she was here Kentucky bluebird fly away
C
And take a message to Martha message to Martha
C F
Tell her I love her more each day
C F
As the train pulled out down the track
G F G C C
Martha promised she'd soon be coming back
Bridge
G Em G
Oh tell her how my heart just breaks in two since she journeyed far
G Em
And even though her dreams of fame fell through
F G
To me she will always be a star
verse 4
C F Fm C
Spread your wings for New Orleans Kentucky bluebird fly away
C
And take a message to Martha message to Martha
C F
Tell her to start for home today
C F
When you find her please let her know
G F G C C F G
Rich or poor I will always love her so
Outro
C F
Fly away Kentucky bluebird
C F
Fly away Kentucky bluebird
C
Fly away fly away fly away
How to play Message To Martha
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.