What Will Mary Say
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Intro:
C Am7 Dm7 G C Am7 Dm7 G
(Don't go..don't go..don't go..don't go..)
#1.
C F C F
I must be going..(don't go)..my heart is showing..
C F C
(don't go)..I better hurry away.
F Em7 D Dm7 G
If I don't leave I'll be sorry..what will my Mary
C Dm7 G
say?
#2.
C F C
Your lips are thrilling..(don't go)..my arms are
F C F G
willing..(don't go)..I know that I shouldn't stay.
C Em7 F
(oooooo-oooooo-oooooooo-ooooooooo)
F Em7 Dm7 G C
If I don't leave I'll be sorry..what will my Mary say?
C C7 F
(aaahhhh-aaahhh-aaahhh-aaahhh)
Bridge:
F Em7 Dm7
What would I do if she would leave me, and find me
G C
kissing you?
F Em7 D
She's always trusted me completely, her poor heart would
G
break in two.
#3.
C F C F
I must be going..(don't go)..my heart is showing..
C F C C7
(don't go)..I better hurry away.
F Em7 D Dm7 G
If I don't leave I'll be sorry..what will my Mary
C
say?
OUTRO:
C Am7 Dm7 G C Am7 Dm7 G
(Don't go..don't go..don't go..don't go..)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play What Will Mary Say
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.