Mona Lisa - Jay Livingston
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C
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
Dm
You?re like the lady with the mystic smile
G7
Is it only ?cause you?re lonely they have blamed you
C
For that Mona Lisa strange-ness in your smile
 
Do you smile to tempt a lover, Mona Lisa
F
Or is this a way to hide a broken heart
Fm C
Many dreams have been brought to your door step
G7 C
They just lie there, and they die there,
F C
Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa,
G7 C
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art?

How to play Mona Lisa

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.

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