Mexico
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G C G D
I wont let you go, I wont let you go
G C G D
Not to Mississippi, Not to Tupelo
G C G D
I wont let you go, I wont let you go
G C G D
Not to Detroit city, Not to Chicago
C G D Em
But, if your gonna leave I'm begging you to please
C G D G
Go all the way to Mexico
G C G D
I wont let you leave, I wont let you leave
G C G D
Not with all my Django, Emmylou, and Steve
G C G D
I wont let you leave, I wont let you leave
G C G D
Not with my revival tucked down in your sleeve
C G D Em
But if your gonna go, take the ones you gave to me
C G D G
All the way to Mexico
C G D Em
All the way to the shore, California Bay
C G C G D
And I'll be fine, Cause I have taken you back for the last time
Interlude G C G D G C G D C G D Em C G D G
G C G D
I wont set you free, I wont set you free
G C G D
Not to say it's over, come right back to me
C G D Em
But if your gonna go Im giving you the key
C G D G
But only if you go to Mexico
C G D Em
All the way to the shore, California Bay
C G C G D
And I'll be fine, Cause I have taken you back for the last time
C G D Em
If your gonna go, baby wont you please
C G D G
Go all the way to Mexico
C G D G
Go all the way to Mexico
How to play Mexico
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 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.