O Maria
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[Intro ]
Am
Verses
Am C
Show me your stripes said the zebra to
Am C
The wicked spider in the morning dew
Am C
I will provide for you shelter and wine
Am C
If you can prove that you are of my kind
Chorus
Am C
O ho Maria!
F E Am
I'd break my wooden bones for you
Am C F
You took my crystal heart
E
And shook it through and through
Am C
O ho Maria!
F E Am
You broke my brittle bones in two
Am C F
You shook your silver hair
E Am
And sent me to the moon
Am
Am C
And then the spider turned onto its back
Am C
Displayed the colors in three neat tracks
Dm
And said, when we go
C Am
We go alone
Am C
And so they crossed the windy field
Am C
The spider provided by the zebra's heels
Am C
And every bird from above did cry
Am C
You will be bitten boy and you'll surely die
Am C F G Am
Am C Am C
Chorus
Am
Am C Am C
F C F C
Am
We may be different
Am
Two sides of the same fence
C
You bring your elegance
F
And me my dumb strength
Am
You were so kind to me
Am
Beneath the willow trees
C
You took my hand in yours
F
And I got down on my knees
Am
They said I couldn't see it clear
Am
They said that it would disappear
C
But when they came and sang their sermon
F
It fell upon deaf ears
Am
Because I see but I cannot hear
Am
And I feel but I cannot fear
C
And I know you to be true
C
When I saw you first come near
Chorus
Am
How to play O Maria
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 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.