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Mary chords by
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5.0 (2)
Key: F major•
Verse 1
F
F

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Burn up with the water

The floods around the plains

The planets in a rose

Who knows what they contain?

And my brain is like an orchestra

Playing on, insane

Will you love me like you loved me

in the January rain?
Bb
Bb

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Verse 2
F
F

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Mom and Dad and violins
Bb
Bb

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F
F

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Somber country si_ lence

The needle stopped the kicking
C
C

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The clothespins on the floor
F
F

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And my heart is playing hide and seek
Bb
Bb

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F
F

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Wait and count to four
C
C

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F
F

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Will you love me like you loved me and
Bb
Bb

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I'll nev_ er ask for more
Interlude 1
F
F

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Bb
Bb

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Verse 3
Bb
Bb

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What did you tell me Mary

When you were there so sweet and very
F
F

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Full of field and stars

You carried all of time
C
C

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Oh and, heav_ ens,

when you looked at me

Your eyes were like machinery
F
F

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Your hand_ s were making artifacts
Verse 4

in the corner of my mind
Bb
Bb

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Monastery monochrome

Boom balloon machine and oh
F
F

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Diamond rings and gutter bones

Marching up the mountain
Bb
Bb

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With our aching planning

High and smiling

Cheap drink

Dark and violent
F
F

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Full of butterflies

The violent tenderness

The sweetest silence
C
C

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The clay you find is fortified

We felt unfocused fade the line
F
F

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The sug_ ar rush

The constant hush

The pushing of the water gush
Bb
Bb

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The marching band

When April ran
F
F

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May June bugs fly in
C
C

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Push your gin Jacob

With the tired wiry brandy look
Bb
Bb

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Here we go around Mary in
F
F

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your fam_ ous story book
Verse 5
F
F

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We overcome the sirens
Bb
Bb

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F
F

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We look both left and right

And I can feel the numbness
C
C

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F
F

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ac_ company my plight

And I know that someday

soon I'll see you
Bb
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F
F

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But now you're out of sight
C
C

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C
C

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Bb
Bb

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And you'll kiss me like you used to in the January
Interlude 2

night
F
F

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Bb
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F

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C
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F

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Bb
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C
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Bb
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F
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Bb
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Verse 6
Bb
Bb

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What did you tell me Mary

When you were there so sweet and very
F
F

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Full of field and stars

You carried all of time
C
C

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Oh and, heav_ ens,

when you looked at me

Your eyes were like machinery
F
F

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Your hand_ s were making artifacts
Verse 7

in the corner of my mind
Bb
Bb

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Monastery monochrome

Boom balloon machine and oh
F
F

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Diamond rings and gutter bones

Marching up some mountain
Bb
Bb

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With our aching planning

High and smiling

Cheap drink

Dark and violent
F
F

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Full of butterflies

The violent tenderness

The sweetest silence
C
C

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The clay you find is fortified

We felt some focus fade the line
F
F

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The sugar rush

The constant hush

The pushing of the water gush
Bb
Bb

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The marching band

When April ran
F
F

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May June bugs fly in
C
C

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Push your gin Jacob

With the tired wiry brandy look
Bb
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Here you go around Mary
F
F

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in your fam_ ous story book

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Chords

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  • Bb

  • C

Capo: 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Mary?

The original key of Mary by Big Thief is F major.

What are the main chords for Mary?

The primary chords used in Mary are F, Bb, C.

Do I need a capo to play Mary?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is Mary beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Bb, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Mary?

The tempo of Mary is approximately 95 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Mary?

You can easily change the key of Mary using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Mary?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Mary. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Mary?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Big Thief.

Can I save Mary to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Mary to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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