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Ave Maria

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[Verse 1]
CA - Am7ve Ma - Gri  G7-  Ama,
Gmai - G7den mCild
AmO listen to a B7maiden's prayer
DmFor thou can't hear amid the Amwild
GTis thou, tis tAhou can't save aDmid despair
G7We slumber safely 'til the Cmorrow
G7Tho' we, by men, outcast, Amreviled
G7O maiden E7see a maiden's Dmsorrow
Dm7O mother, hear a sF7uppliant cGhild
CAvAm7e MaGriG7aC  
[Verse 2]
CA - Am7ve Ma - Gri  G7-  Ama,
GundefG7iledC  
AmThe flinty couB7ch whereon we're sleeping
DmShall seem with down of eider Ampiled,
GIf thou above, Asweet, watch our Dkeeping
G7The murky cavern's air's so Cheavy
G7Shall breathe of balm if tAmhou hast smiled
G7O maiden E7hear a maiden's Dmpleading
Dm7O mother, hear a sF7uppliant cGhild
CAvAm7e MaGriG7aC  
[Verse 3]
CA - Am7ve Ma - Gri  G7-  Ama,
GStainG7less sCtyled
AmO fiends of aiB7r and earth the essence
DmFrom this their wonted haunt Amexiled
GShall flee befoAre thy holy presDence
G7We bow beneath our care so Claden
G7To thy dear guidance reconAmciled
G7Then hearE7, o maiden, simDmple maiden
Dm7And for a father hF7ear a chilGd
CAvAm7e MaGriG7aC  

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Ave Maria

by Chris Cornell

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

Dm7

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[Verse 1]

C Am7 G G7 Am

A - ve Ma - ri - a,

G G7 C

mai - den mild

Am B7

O listen to a maiden's prayer

Dm Am

For thou can't hear amid the wild

G A D

Tis thou, tis thou can't save amid despair

G7 C

We slumber safely 'til the morrow

G7 Am

Tho' we, by men, outcast, reviled

G7 E7 Dm

O maiden see a maiden's sorrow

Dm7 F7 G

O mother, hear a suppliant child

C Am7 G G7 C

Ave Maria

[Verse 2]

C Am7 G G7 Am

A - ve Ma - ri - a,

G G7 C

undefiled

Am B7

The flinty couch whereon we're sleeping

Dm Am

Shall seem with down of eider piled,

G A D

If thou above, sweet, watch our keeping

G7 C

The murky cavern's air's so heavy

G7 Am

Shall breathe of balm if thou hast smiled

G7 E7 Dm

O maiden hear a maiden's pleading

Dm7 F7 G

O mother, hear a suppliant child

C Am7 G G7 C

Ave Maria

[Verse 3]

C Am7 G G7 Am

A - ve Ma - ri - a,

G G7 C

Stainless styled

Am B7

O fiends of air and earth the essence

Dm Am

From this their wonted haunt exiled

G A D

Shall flee before thy holy presence

G7 C

We bow beneath our care so laden

G7 Am

To thy dear guidance reconciled

G7 E7 Dm

Then hear, o maiden, simple maiden

Dm7 F7 G

And for a father hear a child

C Am7 G G7 C

Ave Maria

About Ave Maria Chords by Chris Cornell

Learn how to play Ave Maria by Chris Cornell with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ave Maria chords”, “Ave Maria guitar chords”, or “Chris Cornell Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ave Maria lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am7, G, G7, Am, A.

FAQ — Ave Maria by Chris Cornell

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Many players learn "Ave Maria" by Chris Cornell with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Chris Cornell below.

What key is "Ave Maria" in?

The chords for "Ave Maria" show the original chord names (including C, Am7, G, G7, Am, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.