My Maria
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INTRO: (Bass run, D A G) repeat
[Verso 1]
D A G D A
My Maria, don't you know I've come a long, long way. I've
G D A
been longin'
G D
to see her, when she's around, she takes my blues away. Sweet
A G D A G
Maria,
D A G D A
little sunlight surely hurts my eyes. I'm a lonely dreamer on
G D
a highway
A G
in the sky.
[Refrão]
D A G D G A D
Maria-- (Oh Maria, I love you girl. Oh my Maria). Maria--
D A
(Oh Maria, I
G D G A
love you girl. Maria I love
D (1st time end w/ intro lick D A G
you.)
[Verso 2]
D A G D A
My Maria, there was some blue and sorrowed times. Just my
G D A G
thoughts about
D A G D
you, bring back, my peace of mind. Gypsy Lady, your a miracle
A G D A
work for
G D A G D
me. You set my soul free, like a ship sailing on the
A G
sea.
[Ponte]
A G D A G
She is the sunlight, when the, skies are grey. She treats
A G
me so right.
D A G D A G
Lady, take me away.
CHORUS:
SOLO: (like chorus)
How to play My Maria
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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.