Sweet Mary
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C/G, F
Oh oh
C/G
I woke up on a summer's day
F
I just had to feel that way
C/G F
I know sweet Mary talks to you
C/G
Saw light on a distant shore
F
Changin' slowly till it could no more
C/G F
I know sweet Mary talks to you
C/G F
Oh
C/G
When you're walking the longest mile
F
When you're riding around for a while
C/G F
I know sweet Mary talks to you
C/G
In the glimmer of the fading
F
In the shadow of the cross tonight
C/G F
I know sweet Mary talks to you
She says
C/G F
Oh oh oh stay cool
She says
C/G F
Oh oh oh stay cool'
She says
C/G F
Oh oh oh stay cool
C/G
As u make out for the promised land
F
As you reach out with tremblin' hands
C/G F
I know sweet Mary talks to you
C/G
When waitin' around all day
F
When they come to take you away
C/G F
I know sweet Mary talks to you
F C/G F
She says oh oh oh stay cool
How to play Sweet Mary
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/G. 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.