The Marriage
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Intro:
C Am F C
C Am F C
Verse: 1
C Em Am F
I understand you needing
C Em Am F
And wanting is no crime
C Em Dm
But I can't help feeling
C Am F C
That you and your mother are just wasting your time
[Refrão]
G Am F C
Choosing Saturdays in Summer
G Am F G
I dare you to wear white
C Am F C
Love is just a moment of giving
C Am F C
And marriage is when we admit our parents were right
Verse: 2
C Em Am F
I just don't understand it
C Em Am F
What makes our love a sin
C Em Dm
How can it make that difference
C Am F C
If you and I are wearing that bloody, bloody ring
[Refrão]
G Am F C
If I share my bed with you
G Am F G
Must I also share my life
C Am F C
Love is just a moment of giving
C Am F C
And marriage is when we admit our parents were right
Verse: 3
C Em Am F
You just don't understand it
C Em Am F
This tender trap we're in
C Em Dm
Those glossy catalogs of couples
C Am F C
Are cashing in on happiness again and again
[Refrão]
G Am F C
So drag me to the altar
G Am F G
And I'll make my sacrifice
C Am F C
Love is just a moment of giving
C Am F C
And marriage is when we admit our parents were right
C Am F C
And marriage is when we admit our parents were right
C Am F Dm C Am F C
And marriage is when we admit our parents were probably right
How to play The Marriage
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. 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.