Mexico
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G D A G
Way down here you need a reason to move
G D A G
Feel a fool running your stateside games
G D A G
Lose your load, leave your mind behind,
Baby James
E C# B A
Oh, Mexico
E C# B A
It sounds so simple I just got to go
E C#m B A
The sun's so hot I forgot to go home
G D/F# E
Guess I'll have to go now
G D A G
"Americano" got the sleepy eye
G D A G
But his body's still shaking like a live wire
G D A G
Sleepy "Senorita" with the eyes on fire
E C# B A
Oh, Mexico
E C# B A
It sounds so sweet with the sun sinking low
E C#m B A
Moon's so bright like to light up the night
G D/F# E
Make everything all right
G D A G
Baby's hungry and the money's all gone
G D A G
The folks back home don't want to talk on the phone
G D A G
She gets a long letter, sends back a postcard; times are hard
E C# B A
Oh, down in Mexico
E C# B A
I never really been so I don't really know
E C# B A
Oh, Mexico
G D/F# E
I guess I'll have to go now
E C# B A
Oh, Mexico
E C# B A
I never really been but I'd sure like to go
E C# B A
Oh, Mexico
G D/F# E
I guess I'll have to go now
How to play Mexico
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.