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Marie Marie:Shakin' Stevens.
#19 in UK in 1980.
#1.
AMarie, Marie, playing guitar on the back porch.
I sit in my Ecar...why do you Dsing so Esad,
Marie, AMarie?
#2.
AMarie Marie, it's so lonely in the parklands.
Please come with Eme, to the Dbright lights downEtown,
Marie, AMarie.
CHORUS:
I said, Ehey, pretty girl, don't you understand?
I just want to be your lovin' man.
#3.
Marie, AMarie, the sun is down in the corn fields.
The evening is Edark, and you Dsing so Esad,
Marie, AMarie.
(INTERLUDE:)
#4.
AMarie, Marie, it's so lonely in the parklands.
Please come with Eme, to the Dbright lights downEtown,
Marie, AMarie.
#5.
AMarie, Marie, I got two weeks in back pay.
There's gas in my Ecar, and your Dfolks say I must Ego.
Marie, AMarie.
CHORUS:
I said, Ehey, pretty girl, don't you understand?
I just want to be your lovin' man.
#6.
AMarie, Marie, playing guitar on the back porch.
I sit in my Ecar...why do you Dsing so Esad,
Marie, AMarie?A#  
#7.
A#Marie, Marie, I got two weeks in back pay.
There's gas in my Fcar, and your D#folks say I must Fgo.
Marie, A#Marie.
OUTRO:
A#Why Fdo you sing so D#sad, Marie, A#Marie? (x3)
An eighties smash from Kraziekhat.

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

"Marie Marie" started with a melody inspired by Cajun music and a Chuck Berry beat. The lyrics came to the songwriter, Dave Alvin, in a rush, sparked by a childhood memory of seeing a girl with a guitar on a porch. This image became the heart of the song, capturing a vivid, fleeting moment. It plays like a snapshot of youthful longing and observation, set to a lively rhythm.

AI-written from these sources:Marie Marie — Wikipedia ↗Shakin' Stevens — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Marie Marie

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Marie Marie:Shakin' Stevens.

#19 in UK in 1980.

#1.

Marie, Marie, playing guitar on the back porch.

E D E

I sit in my car...why do you sing so sad,

Marie, Marie?

#2.

Marie Marie, it's so lonely in the parklands.

E D E

Please come with me, to the bright lights downtown,

Marie, Marie.

CHORUS:

I said, hey, pretty girl, don't you understand?

I just want to be your lovin' man.

#3.

Marie, Marie, the sun is down in the corn fields.

E D E

The evening is dark, and you sing so sad,

Marie, Marie.

(INTERLUDE:)

#4.

Marie, Marie, it's so lonely in the parklands.

E D E

Please come with me, to the bright lights downtown,

Marie, Marie.

#5.

Marie, Marie, I got two weeks in back pay.

E D E

There's gas in my car, and your folks say I must go.

Marie, Marie.

CHORUS:

I said, hey, pretty girl, don't you understand?

I just want to be your lovin' man.

#6.

Marie, Marie, playing guitar on the back porch.

E D E

I sit in my car...why do you sing so sad,

A A#

Marie, Marie?

#7.

Marie, Marie, I got two weeks in back pay.

F D# F

There's gas in my car, and your folks say I must go.

Marie, Marie.

OUTRO:

A# F D# A#

Why do you sing so sad, Marie, Marie? (x3)

An eighties smash from Kraziekhat.

About Marie Marie Chords by Shakin' Stevens

Learn how to play Marie Marie by Shakin' Stevens with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Marie Marie chords”, “Marie Marie guitar chords”, or “Shakin' Stevens Marie Marie chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Marie Marie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Marie Marie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, D, A#, F, D#.

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