Mexican Divorce
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D
Down below El Paso lies Juarez
Bm G A
Mexico is different like the travel folder says
D Bm
Cross the Rio Grande and you will find
G A G A D
An old adobe house where you leave your past behind
G D
One day married next day free
A D
Broken heart for you and me
G D Em F#m Em D
It's a sin for us to get a Mexican divorce
D
I came into this lonely house last night
Bm G A
I looked out of my window but I couldn't find one light
D Bm
I lost you on that road to Mexico
G A G A D
And now my love I beg darlin please oh please don't go
G D
One day married next day free
A D
Broken heart for you and me
G D Em F#m Em D
It's no time for us to get a Mexican divorce
instrumental
G D A D
Finding love takes so long walking out well it must be wrong
G D
It's no time for us to get
Em F#m Em D
A Mexican divorce
G D
One day married next day free
A D
Broken heart for you and me
G D Em F#m Em D
It's a sin for us to get a Mexican divorce
How to play Mexican Divorce
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.