My Magdalene
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Intro
Am
[Verso 1]
Am F C
Shes been waiting for her fathers mercy
C E
that idol that came stepping from the sky
Am F C
like those before and those to come shes counting all her chickens
C E Am
shes setting them and counting fore the hatchins even done
[Verso 2]
Am F C
Heavenly favours cannot end her longing
C E
shes settled on that honey-coloured hell
Am F C
tarred and feathered bretheren try pushing her to glory
C E Am
theyre pushing her to follow them and drink from heavens well
[Refrão]
F G C
Well its all for one, but none for her
C F G
shes choking on the glamour and the glare
F G C
well i cling to this orchard like the gospels only tree
C F G
and faced this rich illusion on a dare
Am F Am
she breaks my skin my magdalene
[Verso 3]
Am F C
Her mother is watching while shes growing skinny
C E
and losing all the color in her cheeks
Am F C
cherrycoke and applepie wont make her daughter happy
C E Am
shes chasing dragons in her dreams and sleeping through the weeks
[Refrão]
F G C
Well it´s all for one, but none for her
C F G
shes drowning in the glamour and the sin
F G C
well i picked this orchard till the trees were dry and bare
C F G
and watched her die my lovely magdalene
Am
She breaks my skin
F
That hurt within
Am
My Magdalene
How to play My Magdalene
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.