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maybellene chords by
Gerry & The Pacemakers
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
D
D

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G
G

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Maybellene, why can't you be true
C
C

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G
G

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Oh Maybellene, why can't you be true
D
D

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You done started doin'
C
C

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G
G

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the things you used to do
Verse 2
G
G

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As I was motivatin over the hill

I saw Mabellene in a Coup de Ville

A Cadillac a- rollin' on the open road

Nothin' will outrun my V8 Ford

The Cadillac doin' about ninety- five

We's bumper to bumper,

rollin' side by side
Verse 3
G
G

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Maybellene, why can't you be true
C
C

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G

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Oh Maybellene, why can't you be true
D
D

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You done started back doin'
C
C

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G
G

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Verse 4
G
G

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The Cadillac pulled up

ahead of the Ford

The Ford got hot and wouldn't do no more

It then got cloudy and started to rain

I tooted my horn for a passin' lane

The rainwater blowin' all

under my hood

I know that I was doin' my motor

good
Verse 5
G
G

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Maybellene, why can't you be true
C
C

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G

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Oh Maybellene, why can't you be true
D
D

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You done started back doin' the things
C
C

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G
G

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you used to do
Interlude 1
G
G

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C
C

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G

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D
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C
C

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G
G

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Verse 6
G
G

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Maybellene, why can't you be true
C
C

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G

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Oh Maybellene, why can't you be true
D
D

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You done started back doin'
C
C

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G

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Verse 7

The motor cooled down the heat went down
G
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And that's when I heard

that highway sound

The Cadillac sittin' like

a ton of lead

A hundred and ten half a mile ahead

The Cadillac lookin' like it's sittin' still

And I caught Maybellene at the top

of the hill
Verse 8
G
G

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Maybellene, why can't you be true
C
C

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G

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Oh Maybellene, why can't you be true
D
D

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You done started back doin'
C
C

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G
G

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the things you used to do
Outro 1
D
D

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • C

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of maybellene by Gerry & The Pacemakers is G major.

The primary chords used in maybellene are D, G, C.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of maybellene is approximately 118 beats per minute.

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

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

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 Gerry & The Pacemakers.

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

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for maybellene by Gerry & The Pacemakers on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.