Taylor Swift - Marys Song Oh My My My Chords

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:
D -    xx0232
A -    x02220
A/C# - x476xx
Bm -   x24432
G -    320033
Em -   022000


Intro: D--A--G--


Verse 1:
        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/C#
Growing up and falling in 
             G
love and our mamas smiled
And rolled their eyes 
         Em      A
and said oh my my my


Chorus 1:
        D
Take me back to the house 
in the backyard tree
           A/C#
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/C#
I dared you to kiss me 
and ran when you tried
G
Just two kids you and I
   D          G D G
Oh my my my my


Verse 2:
D
I was sixteen when suddenly
  A/C#
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/C#
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


Chorus 2:
     D
Take me back to the
creek beds we turned up
A/C#
2 A.M. riding in your truck 
    G
and all I need is you next to me
        D
Take me back to the time we 
had our very first fight
     A/C#
The slamming of doors 
instead of kissing goodnight
     G
You stayed outside 
          Em
until the morning light
   D          G D G
Oh my my my my


Verse 3:
D
  A few years had gone
and come around
        A/C#
We were sitting at our 
favorite spot in town
        G
And you looked at me
got down on one knee


Chorus 3:
        D
Take me back to the time 
when we walked down the aisle
    A/C#
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/C#
We’ll rock our babies on 
that very front porch
      G
After all this time you and I


Outro:
D
I’ll be eightyseven 
you’ll be eighty-nine
      A/C#
I’ll still look at you 
like the stars that shine
G             Em      D(hold)
In the sky oh my my my




How to play "Mary's Song (Oh My My My)" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Chords Used:
- D chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
  of the B string.
- A chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, and your ring finger on the 2nd fret
  of the B string.
- A/C# chord: Use your index finger to barre the 4th fret of the A, D, and G strings
  (or just the D and G strings), and use your ring finger on the 6th fret of the D
  string.
- Bm chord: Barre the 2nd fret, placing your ring finger on the 4th fret of the D
  string, your pinky on the 4th fret of the G string, and your middle finger on the
  3rd fret of the B string.
- G chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, your middle
  finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
  of the high E string.
- Em chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, and your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.

Strumming Pattern:
The strumming pattern for this song should be gentle and rhythmic:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
The pattern complements the nostalgic lyrics and enhances the song's gentle flow.

Progressions:
- Intro:
  D, A, G

- Verse:
  D, A/C#, G

- Chorus:
  D, A/C#, G
  Em, A

- Outro:
  D, A/C#, G
  Em, D (hold)

Playing Tips:
- When switching between D and A/C#, move your fingers quickly to keep up with
  the song's tempo.
- For the Bm chord, practice barring the entire fret to get a clean sound.
- Keep your strumming soft and even to maintain the song's melodic rhythm.

Common Mistakes:
- Not barring the A/C# and Bm chords properly, leading to muted notes.
- Switching chords too late, which disrupts the song's flow.
- Overstrumming G chord, causing it to dominate the other chords.

Song Meaning:
"Mary's Song (Oh My My My)" is a nostalgic and romantic song that tells
the story of a couple growing up together, falling in love, and eventually
spending their lives together. The heartfelt lyrics and gentle melody convey
the beauty of lifelong companionship.