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This song, Along Comes Mary, and Cherish, were probably closer to

View chords used in this chart
Intro:
 
Ebm/D [xx0342]
 
Fuzz guitar [2X]:
 
Dm G Dm G Dm
 
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v v v v v v v v
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-------------------------10--|------13--------------------- --
---------------10---12-------|-----------14--10------------ --
-12---1212--12---------------|--------------------12---10-- 10
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Verse 1:
 
[N.C.] Dm G Dm
Well I'm a day at a time
G Bb F A/E
I'm a day at a time
Dm C A Dm G Dm G
Well, I'm a seeker and a knower in a six man mind
 
Dm G Dm G Dm G Dm [N.C.]
[intro riff, 1X]
 
Verse 2:
 
[2: 'Cause] I'm a travelin' man
Yes, I'm a travelin' man
I'm a comer and a goer in a six man band
 
Dm G Dm G Dm G Dm [N.C.]
[Intro riff, 1X]
 
Bridge:
 
C
Well I'm a California man, my instrument in hand
Dm
I'm electrified
C
On a fast flyin' trip, dirty laundry in my grip
Dm
Mostly drip-dry
 
C
We got the seventeen jewels that dictate the rules
Dm Bb
And the time to fly as we're passin' by
F
We just got the time to say hello and then a fast
Asus4
Goodbye
 
[repeat verse 2]
 
Coda:
 
[repeat intro riff to fade]
 
 
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers

How to play This song, Along Comes Mary, and Cherish, were probably closer to

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 Ebm/D. 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.

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