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When Margaret Comes To Town chords by
John Cougar Mellencamp
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Key: B major
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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When you were
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a kid you received no good instruction
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And your mother was never
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nowhere to be found
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This lies were yelled and the truth was
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seldom spoken
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That´s what you get when
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Margaret comes to town
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She likes to keep things upside down
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When Margaret comes to town
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When your thoughts are
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twisted and distorted
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And your children are forced
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to choose sides and lie down
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And the kepperis screaming drunk
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running around naked
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It´s for your pleasure when
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Margaret comes to town
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She likes to keep things upside down
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When Margaret comes to town
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Oh, but those who believe in her
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They cut off their noses
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to spite their faces
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Leaving you the little one
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scared and lonely
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Who really cares about you now
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So if you see her coming man
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you´d bettertake cover
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She stays down at the dark
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end of a frown
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And just like the sirens that are
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so sweet singing
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It´s better just to leave when
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Margaret comes to town
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When Margaret comes to town
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She likes to keep things upside down
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When Margaret comes to town
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She likes to keep things upside down
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When Margaret comes to town
Outro 1
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Chords
  • G

  • D

  • Em

  • A

  • E

  • C

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of When Margaret Comes To Town by John Cougar Mellencamp is B major.

The primary chords used in When Margaret Comes To Town are B, F#, G#m, C#, Gb, G#.

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

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

The tempo of When Margaret Comes To Town is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of When Margaret Comes To Town 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 When Margaret Comes To Town. 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 John Cougar Mellencamp.

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