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Mexico chords
Capo II *
 D   A   D   Bm    A   Em   Bm   C    G2x (some finger picking required here)
Way down Dhere you need a Areason to Gmove
Feel a Dfool running your Astateside Ggames
Lose your Dload, leave your Amind beGhind, Baby James
C#mOh,   BMexiAco
It Esounds so C#msimple I Bjust got to Ago
The sun's so C#mhot I forBgot to go Ahome
GGuess I'll Dhave to go EnowG  
"AmeriDcano" got the Asleepy Geye
But his Dbody's still shaking Alike a live Gwire
Sleepy "SenoDrita" with the Aeyes on Gfire
C#mOh,  BMexiAco
It Esounds so C#msweet with the Bsun sinking Alow
Moon's so C#mbright like to Blight up the Anight
GMake everyDthing all Eright
Solo  
 D    E4x
G
Baby's Dhungry and the Amoney's all Ggone
The Dfolks back home don't want to Atalk on the Gphone
She Dgets a long letter, sends Aback a postGcard; times are hard
C#mOh, down in BMexiAco
I Enever really C#mbeen so I Bdon't really Aknow
C#mOh,  BMexiAco
I Gguess I'll Dhave to go Enow
C#mOh,    B  AMexico
I Enever really C#mbeen but I'd Bsure like to Ago
C#mOh,    B  AMexico
I Gguess I'll Ahave to go Enow
ETalking aC#mbout BMexiAco
C#mOh,    B  AMexico
C#mOh,    B  AMexico
C#mOh,    B  AMexico
   D= E  
   A= B  
  Bm= C#m  
  Em= F#m  
   C= D  
   G= A  
   E= F#  
 C#m= Ebm  
   B= C#  
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
   D= A  
   A= E  
  Bm= F#m  
  Em= Bm  
   C= G  
   G= D  
   E= B  
 C#m= Abm  
   B= F#  
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
   D= G  
   A= D  
  Bm= Em  
  Em= Am  
   C= F  
   G= C  
   E= A  
 C#m= F#m  
   B= E  

All chords in this song (16)

The story behind the song

"Mexico" describes a dream of enjoying a night in a Mexican border town, a vivid fantasy about escaping to an exotic land. Though it seems to recount first-hand experiences, the singer ultimately acknowledges he has never actually been there. This song, from his 1975 album Gorilla, reflects a lighter tone compared to some of his earlier, more brooding work, embracing a happy and buoyant feel. It incorporates a Latin music-influenced style and features an abrupt key change that mirrors the shift between imagining Mexico and declaring the need to go there. Playing this song channels a joyful longing for adventure.

AI-written from these sources:Mexico (James Taylor song) — Wikipedia ↗James Taylor — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Mexico

by James Taylor

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

F#m

Ebm

Abm

Mexico chords

Capo II *

D A D Bm A Em Bm C G

2x (some finger picking required here)

D A G

Way down here you need a reason to move

D A G

Feel a fool running your stateside games

D A G

Lose your load, leave your mind behind, Baby James

C#m B A

Oh, Mexico

E C#m B A

It sounds so simple I just got to go

C#m B A

The sun's so hot I forgot to go home

G D E G

Guess I'll have to go now

D A G

"Americano" got the sleepy eye

D A G

But his body's still shaking like a live wire

D A G

Sleepy "Senorita" with the eyes on fire

C#m B A

Oh, Mexico

E C#m B A

It sounds so sweet with the sun sinking low

C#m B A

Moon's so bright like to light up the night

G D E

Make everything all right

Solo

D E

D A G

Baby's hungry and the money's all gone

D A G

The folks back home don't want to talk on the phone

D A G

She gets a long letter, sends back a postcard; times are hard

C#m B A

Oh, down in Mexico

E C#m B A

I never really been so I don't really know

C#m B A

Oh, Mexico

G D E

I guess I'll have to go now

C#m B A

Oh, Mexico

E C#m B A

I never really been but I'd sure like to go

C#m B A

Oh, Mexico

G A E

I guess I'll have to go now

E C#m B A

Talking about Mexico

C#m B A

Oh, Mexico

C#m B A

Oh, Mexico

C#m B A

Oh, Mexico

D E

A B

Bm C#m

Em F#m

C D

G A

E F#

C#m Ebm

B C#

Open (These chords are not in the original key)

D A

A E

Bm F#m

Em Bm

C G

G D

E B

C#m Abm

B F#

Open (These chords are not in the original key)

D G

A D

Bm Em

Em Am

C F

G C

E A

C#m F#m

B E

About Mexico Chords by James Taylor

Learn how to play Mexico by James Taylor with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mexico chords”, “Mexico guitar chords”, or “James Taylor Mexico 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 Mexico chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mexico lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, Bm, Em, C, G.

FAQ — Mexico by James Taylor

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What key is "Mexico" in?

The chords for "Mexico" show the original chord names (including D, A, Bm, Em, C, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.