Marys Song Oh My My My chords
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(Original Tuning: Capo 2nd fret. Using: С Gb Fmaj7.)
Tuning: Standard
D A G D G
D
She said, I was seven and you were nine
A
I looked at you like the stars that shined
G
In the sky, the pretty lights
D
And our daddies used to joke about the two of us
A G
Growing up and falling in love and our mamas smiled
Em A
And rolled their eyes and said oh my my my
D
Take me back to the house in the backyard tree
A
Said you’d beat me up, you were bigger than me
G
You never did, you never did
D
Take me back when our world was one block wide
A
I dared you to kiss me and ran when you tried
G
Just two kids, you and I
D G D G D G
Oh my my my my
D
I was sixteen when suddenly
A
I wasn’t that little girl you used to see
G
But your eyes still shined like pretty lights
D
And our daddies used to joke about the two of us
A
They never believed we’d really fall in love
G
And our mamas smiled and rolled their eyes
Em A
And said oh my my my…
D
Take me back to the creek beds we turned up
A G
Two A.M. riding in your truck and all I need is you next to me
D
Take me back to the time we had our very first fight
A
The slamming of doors instead of kissing goodnight
G
You stayed outside til the morning light
D G D G D G
Oh my my my my
D
A few years had gone and come around
A
We were sitting at our favorite spot in town
G
And you looked at me, got down on one knee
D
Take me back to the time when we walked down the aisle
A
Our whole town came and our mamas cried
G
You said I do and I did too
D
Take me home where we met so many years before
A
We’ll rock our babies on that very front porch
G
After all this time, you and I
D
I’ll be eighty-seven; you’ll be eighty-nine
A
I’ll still look at you like the stars that shine
G Em D
In the sky, oh my my my
How to play "Mary's Song (Oh My My My)" on guitar
Playing Style: This song is played with open chords in standard tuning.
It's suitable for beginners and doesn't require a capo.
Strumming Pattern: The strumming pattern is crucial to get the song's feel.
At 75 bpm, the pattern follows this sequence:
- Down (1), hold, pause (&), hold
- Down (2), hold, down (&), up, hold
- Down (3), hold, down (&), hold
- Down (4), hold, down (&), up
[Intro]
- D A G D G
Strum each chord following the pattern.
[Verse 1]
- D: Play with steady downstrokes.
- A: Switch smoothly, maintaining the rhythm.
- G: Ensure clear sound by pressing the strings firmly.
- Em: Pay attention to finger placement to avoid buzz.
- A: Transition back with downstrokes, keeping the tempo.
[Chorus]
- D: Emphasize the first beat to highlight the start of the chorus.
- A: Use a mix of down and up strums for energy.
- G: Ensure consistent rhythm and smooth transitions.
- D: Follow the pattern, strumming clearly.
- G: Add slight emphasis on chord changes to maintain interest.
[Verse 2]
- D: Similar to Verse 1, focus on steady downstrokes.
- A: Smooth transitions are key.
- G: Maintain rhythm, strumming clearly.
- Em: Ensure clear sound with proper finger placement.
- A: Keep the tempo steady.
[Chorus]
- D: Follow the same energetic strumming pattern.
- A: Use mixed strumming for dynamic feel.
- G: Maintain consistency in rhythm.
- D: Clear and steady strumming.
- G: Slight emphasis on transitions.
[Verse 3]
- D: Focus on smooth chord changes.
- A: Maintain rhythm and steady strumming.
- G: Consistent strumming with clear sound.
- Em: Proper finger placement is essential.
- A: Keep tempo and rhythm steady.
[Chorus]
- D: Energetic and dynamic strumming pattern.
- A: Mix of down and up strums.
- G: Consistent rhythm.
- D: Clear strumming.
- G: Emphasis on transitions.
[Outro]
- D: Focus on clear strumming and steady rhythm.
- A: Smooth transitions and consistent tempo.
- G: Maintain clear sound.
- Em: Proper finger placement.
- D: End with clear strumming.
Common Mistakes:
- Incorrect finger placement causing string buzz.
- Rushing transitions between chords.
- Inconsistent strumming pattern.
- Not emphasizing the first beat of the chorus.
Song Facts: "Mary's Song (Oh My My My)" is a nostalgic recount of a lifelong relationship. It captures the innocence, growth from childhood into adulthood, and enduring love across decades. Written by Taylor Swift, she was inspired by her neighbors' long-lasting relationship. That makes it really sentimental, showing love, growth, and commitment. This is because Taylor Swift, born in 1989, is one of the most prominent singer-songwriters in the world, with music characterized by narrative songs and genre versatility from country, pop, and even indie. She has won many prizes, including a Grammy, due to great lyrics that impact the melodies.