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Maybellene chords by
Jim & Jesse
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Maybelline, why can't you be true?
Verse 2
C
C

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Oh, Maybelline,
G
G

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why can't you be true?
D
D

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You don't
Verse 3

start back
G
G

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doing the things you used to do.
Verse 4
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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As I was a -motivatin' over the hill,
G
G

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I saw Maybelline in a coupe de ville.
Verse 5
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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G
G

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Cadillac a -rollin' on a open road,

nothin' outrun my V8 Ford.
Verse 6
G
G

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Cadillac a -doin' about 95,

we were bumpin' a bumper,

rollin' side to side.
Verse 7
G
G

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Oh, why can't you be true
C
C

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G
G

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

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You don't start back

doing the things you used
G
G

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C
C

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to do
G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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Cadillac pulled up to a hundred and four

The Ford got hot, couldn't do no more
G
G

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Dun got cloudy and started to rain,

I tooted my horn for a pass of lane
Gm
Gm
3

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There ain't water run

nin' all under my hood,
G
G

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I knew that was doin'

my motor good

Maybelline, why can't you be true?
C
C

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Oh, Maybelline,
G
G

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why can't you be true?
D
D

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You done started back

doin' the things you used
G
G

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C
C

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to do
G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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The motor cooled down,
Gm
Gm
3

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the heating went down,
G
G

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and that's when I heard that

highway sound.
Gm
Gm
3

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Cadillac sitting like a ton of lead,
G
G

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a hundred and ten a half

a mile ahead.

Cadillac looked like it's sitting still,

I caught Maybelline at the

top of the hill.

Maybelline, why can't you be true?
C
C

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G

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Oh, Maybelline, why can't you be true?
D
D

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It doesn't start back
G
G

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C
C

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G
G

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D
D

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G

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to the things you used to do.

Oh, Magdalene, why can't you be true
C
C

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G
G

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

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You don't start back
G
G

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on the things you used to do

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Gm

    3

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Maybellene by Jim & Jesse is G major.

The primary chords used in Maybellene are G, C, D, Gm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, Gm, 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 Jim & Jesse.

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 Jim & Jesse on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.