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The Maid Of Argenta chords by
Jimmy Driftwood
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Key: B major•
Verse 1
G
G

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As I was a -ridin'

on the streets of Argenta
D
D

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I spied a fair maiden
G
G

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all dressed in magenta

The riders who knew her

all called her Pimeta
D
D

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G
G

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Oh, she was a beautiful dame

I sprang from my saddle

and walked up beside her

Said, where can we get some

corn whiskey and cider?

We walked down the street

to a place called The Spider
D
D

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Where she turned my heart
G
G

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Dm
Dm

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D
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G

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into flame

I tried to be calm

but my heart was so frisky
D
D

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I knew I was playing a game
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G

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that was risky

I looked in her eyes

and could not drink my whiskey

For she was an angel to me

I cried, my beautiful maid of argenta,


all dressed in the splendor
Dm
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G
G

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D
D

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of royal magenta.
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G

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If you will but promise to be

my pimenta,
D
D

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my heart yours forever
G
G

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Dm
Dm

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shall be.
G
G

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Dm
Dm

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G

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I gave her my gold

and she gave me her battle
D
D

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We both made a vow
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G

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as we sat in my saddle

Then I rode away,

the wild count lost the battle
D
D

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And left her in old Arkansas
G
G

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When I got back home

to my rock on the river
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D

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I found she was gone
Dm
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and it made my heart quiver

I cannot forget and I cannot

forgive her
Ab
Ab
4

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G
G

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And I can't get her out of my craw

Now I've settled down

in that place called the spider
Dm
Dm

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Where I fell in love
D
D

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as I sat there beside her
G
G

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All a day long I drink whiskey and cider

and talk to all manner of men

I tell them if ever I see the pie men
D
D

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all dressed in the splendor

of royal magenta
G
G

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I'll hug her right there

on the streets of Argenta

and we'll start all over again

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • Dm

  • Ab

    4

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Maid Of Argenta by Jimmy Driftwood is B major.

The primary chords used in The Maid Of Argenta are B, F#, F#m, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

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

The tempo of The Maid Of Argenta is approximately 54 beats per minute.

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

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