Sweet Mary Jane
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[Intro ]
E A E A E B E
verse 1
E A B E
I think about the people I've known
E A B
and of the places I've been
A E A G#
Of all the girls that I've ever loved,
A B E
I still want sweet Mary Jane.
Instrumental
E A B E
E A B
A E A G#
A B E
A B E
verse 2
E A B E
I think about the hot summer days
E A B
and of the cold mountain stream
A E A G#
Of quiet meadows and green apple trees
A B E
and of my sweet Mary Jane.
Instrumental
E A B E
E A B
A E A G#
A B E
A B E
verse 3
E A B E
Come with me, we'll follow the sun
E A B
to a land 'cross the sea
A E A G#
Take my hand and I'll be your friend, oh
A B E
come with me Mary Jane.
Instrumental
E A B E
E A B
A E A G#
Take my hand and I'll be your friend, oh,
A B E
come with me Mary Jane, ch ch ch.
E A E A E B E
verse 1
E A B E
I think about the people I've known
E A B
and of the places I've been
A E A G#
Of all the girls that I've ever loved,
A B E
I still want sweet Mary Jane.
Instrumental
E A B E
E A B
A E A G#
A B E
A B E
verse 2
E A B E
I think about the hot summer days
E A B
and of the cold mountain stream
A E A G#
Of quiet meadows and green apple trees
A B E
and of my sweet Mary Jane.
Outro
E A B E
E A B
A E A G#
A B E
A B E
How to play Sweet Mary Jane
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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.