The Maven
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C#m / / / / / / / A / / / F#m / / /
[ ] x2
C#m
Here comes the maven he's coming around
A
He's such a connoisseur he's such an autograph hound, yeah
F#m
He's got 60 yes men and they tend to agree
C#m
There's a lawman built without any eyes
A
He's got my number, but he's got your size, yeah
F#m
And if you measure up a short trip could be wise
E Gm
Just turn the light off when you go
E Gm
Just tell the jury all you know
Am Bm C Cm
He'll send a sign to you over the sea
C#m
There goes the maven sowing his seed
A
One for the rock one for the hand that feeds, yeah
F#m
He reaps the harvest with a sleight of hand
C#m
Just say the magic word he's at your side
A
Beware his tender touch his plans are chilly and wide, yeah
F#m
Sleeps through the winter in a wide quiet land
E Gm
Just turn the light off when you go
E Gm
Just tell the jury all you know
Am Bm C Cm
He'll send a sign to you over the sea
C#m / / / / / / / A / / / F#m / / /
[ ] x2
C#m
Here is the maven draining the cup
A
He takes your arm then he eats you up, yeah
F#m
There is a surfeit of everything you crave
C#m
Here is the maven signing the cheque
A
He bought us dinner so what the fucking heck, yeah
F#m
There is a surplus of everything you save
E Gm
Just turn the light off when you go
E Gm
Just tell the jury all you know
Am Bm C Cm
He'll send a sign to you over the sea
C#m / / / / / / / A / / / F#m / / /
[ ] Repeat and fade
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Written by: Mick Anderson micka@jolt.mpx.com.au
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How to play The Maven
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#m. 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.