Sweet Maria
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste:
2nd traste
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjBF6RT6_5c&t=9s
Key A capo 2
[Intro]
G G G G C
G C G Em A D
[Pre-chorus]
G C G
Way down in Athens County, that's where I am
Em A D G
I'm goin' on the road tomorrow, up to Amsterdam
G C G
Way down in Athens County, stop and have some wine
D C
Athens County, Maria and me, we're doin' fine
[Chorus]
G C G C
Sweet Maria, never long gone
G C G D G
Sweet Maria, never long gone, never long gone
[Verse 1]
G C G C
I just got into this town and I'm feeling mighty good
G Em A D
I found my good friend sound, I had a hunch I would
[Pre-chorus]
G C G
Way down in Athens County, that's where I am
Em A D G
I'm goin' on the road tomorrow, up to Amsterdam
G C G
Way down in Athens County, stop and have some wine
D C
Athens County, Maria and me, we're doin' fine
[Chorus]
G C G C
Sweet Maria, never long gone
G C G D G
Sweet Maria, never long gone, never long gone
[Solo]
G C G C G Em A D G
G C G C G Em A D G
[Verse 2]
G C G C
That's my good friend Johnson, he's a-pickin' a bluegrass tune
G C D
Pickin' in the morning sun, flailin' in the afternoon
[Pre-chorus]
G C G
Way down in Athens County, that's where I am
Em A D G
I'm goin' on the road tomorrow, up to Amsterdam
G C G
Way down in Athens County, stop and have some wine
D C
Athens County, Maria and me, we're doin' fine
[Chorus]
G C G C
Sweet Maria, never long gone
G C G D
Sweet Maria, never long gone, never long gone
G C G C
Sweet Maria, never long gone
G C G D
Sweet Maria, never long gone, never long gone
[Solo]
G G G C
G G G G
G G G G
[Chorus]
G C G C
Sweet Maria, never long gone
G C G D
Sweet Maria, never long gone, never long gone
G C G C
Sweet Maria, never long gone
G C G C
Sweet Maria, never long gone, never long gone
*** Video sharps the chords below ***
[Chorus]
G C G C
Sweet Maria, never long gone
G C G D
Sweet Maria, never long gone, never long gone
G C G C
Sweet Maria, never long gone
G C G D
Sweet Maria, never long gone, never long gone
G C G C
Sweet Maria, never long gone
How to play Sweet 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 E. 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.