Mexican Blackbird
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A D C A
If you're down in Acuna and you ain't up to being alone
D C A
don’t spend all your money on just any honey that's grown.
E D C A
Go find the Mexican blackbird and send all your troubles back home.
Walk – E G G# A
A D C A
They all call her her "puta" 'cause no one really knows her name.
D C A
She works the cantina, dancin' and a-lovin's her trade.
E D C A E
Her mama was Mez'can and her daddy was the ace of spades.
Oh, let's drive that old Chrysler down to Mexico, boys.
Walk – E G G# D
Solo –
D G/D D
Said, keep your hands on the wheel there.
A G D
Oh, it sure is fine, ain't it?
Now, ya got it! Hand me another one of them brews from back there.
G/D A E G A
Oh, this is gonna be so good.
Walk – E G G# A
D C A
Mm, she's hot as a pepper but smooth as a Mexican brew.
E D C A
So head for the border and put in an order or two.
E D C A E
The wings of the blackbird will spread like an eagle for you.
Walk – E G G# D
Oh, one more time,
Ending – Adlib lyrics – D
G/D D A
can you roll me another Bull Durham, please?
E G A G E G G# A
Can't you do it with one hand, boy?
Use all Barre chords - The D/G is - 10.10.12.12.12.10
How to play Mexican Blackbird
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.