Mary Skeffington chords by
Gerry Rafferty

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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D

D

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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Verse 1

A

A

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Mary Skeffington,

close your eyes

E

E

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And make believe that you

A

A

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are just a girl again

G#

G#

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A

A

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Go to sleep to_ night, dream of days

E

E

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When you had something there

to light the way.

A

A

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Verse 2

B

B

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C#

C#

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Remem_ ber a holiday in a

A

A

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Ab

Ab

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north-of-England town

town

Db

Db

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D

D

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C#

C#

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town

B

B

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C#

C#

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You slept in a room upstairs

G#

G#

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on a bed of eiderdown.

Eb

Eb

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E

E

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Verse 3

Eb

Eb

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E

E

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A

A

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Mary Skeff_ ington,

when you wake

E

E

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Eb

Eb

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You must_ n't be afraid

A

A

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to face another day

Think of what you have,

G#

G#

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A

A

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you'll get by

E

E

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You've al_ ways been a lady so

hold your head up high.

A

A

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Verse 4

B

B

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D

D

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C#

C#

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Look back on a home where you spent the

A

A

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G#

G#

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Db

Db

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A

A

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be_ st years of your life

Cb

Cb

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Db

Db

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Remember the man who asked you if

A

A

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G#

G#

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you would be his wife.

Eb

Eb

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E

E

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Eb

Eb

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Verse 5

A

A

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Ab

Ab

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Mary Skeff_ ington, close your eye_ s

E

E

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Eb

Eb

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And make believe that you are

G#

G#

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Ab

Ab

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just a girl again

Ab

Ab

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Go to sleep to_ night,

Ab

Ab

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Ab

Ab

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dream of days

Eb

Eb

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When you had something

there to light the way.

A

A

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G#

G#

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Chords

A
E
D
G#
B
C#
Ab
Db
Eb
Cb

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Mary Skeffington?

The original key of Mary Skeffington by Gerry Rafferty is A major.

What are the main chords for Mary Skeffington?

The primary chords used in Mary Skeffington are A, E, D, G#, B, C#.

Do I need a capo to play Mary Skeffington?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Mary Skeffington beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, D, G#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Mary Skeffington?

The tempo of Mary Skeffington is approximately 130 beats per minute.

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