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Mary Did You Know

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Mary, Did You Know?             
Intro:    Ebm     Db2      Abm7     Bb7     Ebm     Db2      Abm7Bb7sus   Bb7  
Mary did you knoEbmw that your baby Db2boy
                     Abm7Bb7sus   Bb7  
would someday walk on water?
Mary did you knoEbmw that your baby Db2boy
                       Abm7Bb7sus      Bb7  
would save our sons and daughters?
Did you Abm7know that your babDby boy
has cGbome to maGb/Fke you new?Ebm  
This Abm7child that you've delivered
     Bb7sus       Bb7  
will soon deliver you.
Mary did you knoEbmw that your baby Db2boy
                 Abm7Bb7sus       Bb7  
will give sight to a blind man?
Mary did you knoEbmw that your baby Db2boy
will Abm7calm a storm with HiBb7s hand?
Did you kAbm7now that your babDby boy
has wGbalked where an Gb/F- gels trodEbm?
When you've kisAbm7sed your little baby
              Bb7sus                Bb7  
then you've kissed the face of God.
Ebm   Db2   Abm7    Bb7
Mary, did you knoEbmw...?     Db2  Abm7  Bb7  
Mary, did you knowEbm...?Db2  Abm7  Bb7  
The Abm7blind will see, the dDbeaf will hear
the dEbmead will lEbm7/C#ive a-gainB  
The lAbm7ame will leap, the duBbmb will speak
                   EbmBb7sus  B7  
the praises of the Lamb.
Mary, did you knEbmow that your baby Db2boy
is Abm7Lord of all cre Bb7-ation?
Mary, did you knoEbmw that your baby Db2boy
                   Abm7Bb7sus   Bb7  
will one day rule the nations?
Did you knAbm7ow that your babDby boy
was hGbeaven's peGb/Frfect laEbmmb?
This sAbm7leeping child you're holding
       Bb7sus        Bb7  Ebm  
is the great    "I     AM".
  Ebm     Db2      Abm7Bb7sus        Bb7     Ebm     Db2      Abm7Bb7sus      Bb7  Ebm  

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The story behind the song

Kenny Rogers was a beloved American country music singer-songwriter whose career spanned multiple genres, making him one of the most successful crossover artists of all time. While the song "Mary Did You Know" is a well-known Christmas classic, its inclusion on his "Christmas Live!" album showcases his enduring appeal. Playing this song channels a sense of wonder and profound contemplation about the Christmas story.

AI-written from these sources:Kenny Rogers — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Mary Did You Know

by Kenny Rogers

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Ebm

Db2

Abm7

Bb7

Gb/F

Ebm7/C#

Mary, Did You Know?

Ebm Db2 Abm7 Bb7 Ebm Db2 Abm7 Bb7

Intro: Bb7sus

Ebm Db2

Mary did you know that your baby boy

Abm7 Bb7

Bb7sus

would someday walk on water?

Ebm Db2

Mary did you know that your baby boy

Abm7 Bb7

Bb7sus

would save our sons and daughters?

Abm7 Db

Did you know that your baby boy

Gb Gb/F Ebm

has come to make you new?

Abm7

This child that you've delivered

Bb7

Bb7sus

will soon deliver you.

Ebm Db2

Mary did you know that your baby boy

Abm7 Bb7

Bb7sus

will give sight to a blind man?

Ebm Db2

Mary did you know that your baby boy

Abm7 Bb7

will calm a storm with His hand?

Abm7 Db

Did you know that your baby boy

Gb Gb/F Ebm

has walked where an - gels trod?

Abm7

When you've kissed your little baby

Bb7

Bb7sus

then you've kissed the face of God.

Ebm Db2 Abm7 Bb7

Mary, did you know...?

Ebm Db2 Abm7 Bb7

Mary, did you know...?

Abm7 Db

The blind will see, the deaf will hear

Ebm Ebm7/C# B

the dead will live a-gain

Abm7 Bb

The lame will leap, the dumb will speak

Ebm B7

Bb7sus

the praises of the Lamb.

Ebm Db2

Mary, did you know that your baby boy

Abm7 Bb7

is Lord of all cre -ation?

Ebm Db2

Mary, did you know that your baby boy

Abm7 Bb7

Bb7sus

will one day rule the nations?

Abm7 Db

Did you know that your baby boy

Gb Gb/F Ebm

was heaven's perfect lamb?

Abm7

This sleeping child you're holding

Bb7 Ebm

Bb7sus

is the great "I AM".

Ebm Db2 Abm7 Bb7 Ebm Db2 Abm7 Bb7 Ebm

Bb7sus Bb7sus

About Mary Did You Know Chords by Kenny Rogers

Learn how to play Mary Did You Know by Kenny Rogers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mary Did You Know chords”, “Mary Did You Know guitar chords”, or “Kenny Rogers Mary Did You Know 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 Mary Did You Know chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mary Did You Know lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ebm, Db2, Abm7, Bb7, Db, Gb.

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What key is "Mary Did You Know" in?

The chords for "Mary Did You Know" show the original chord names (including Ebm, Db2, Abm7, Bb7, Db, Gb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.