Now playing

Mary

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Emajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##
E Esus4 E5 Esus4
   E   Esus4       E5          Esus4           AA7sus2
Mary,    you are everything a man could want
 A    A7sus2     E EaddF# EaddG# EaddF#
And I want you, Mary
        E      Bm          E            Esus4           AA7sus2
Did you know, when you pushed me once away from you
 A      A7sus2            E  EaddF#  EaddG#  EaddF#
And a love grew inside of me
PF#meople are dancing for you now, but I can't see wEhyEmaj7  E6  
CF#man't they see that they can't beat noBthing I hB7ave for you
 E  EaddF# EaddG#       EaddF#       A         A7sus2
Mary,          you are everything a man could need
 A      A7sus2  E   EaddF# EaddG#
How I need you Mary, yeah
          RIFF 4 TIMES
RIFF                                  RIFF
When I look at the home and your coat,  I have to love you more
RIFF 1                                        E           Esus4      E  E7  
I remember when I was a child and my brother slept on the floor
RIFF 1                                  RIFF 1
Though I know that the sun don't shine down on every man
RIFF 1
I swEore one day I'd Esus4lay      E5     Esus4me one MBary
  (harmonics)          RIFF 2 FOUR TIMES
RIFF 2      RIFF 2     RIFF 2
I sEwore one day I'd lEsus4ay,  sE5wore I'd Esus4lay me MBaryA  B  
RIFF 1:                            RIFF 2:
E -B--B----------------------------  -A--B--B--A--A--D--D--B-----|
B -4-4-------------------------0-  -2/4-4\2-2/7-7\4----|
G -4-4-----2-----0-----0-----0---  -2/4-4\2-2/7-7\4----|
D -4-4---2-----0-----0-----0-----  -2/4-4\2-2/7-7\4----|
A -2-2-0-------------------------  -0/2-2\0-0/5-5\2----|
E -2-2-------3-----2-----0-------  --------------------|
CHORDS:
E6: 0 2 2 1 2 0   E7: 0 2 2 1 3 0

All chords in this song (12)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Mary

by Pete Townshend

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Esus4

F#m

Emaj7

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##

E Esus4 E5 Esus4

E Esus4 E5 Esus4 A

A7sus2

Mary, you are everything a man could want

A A7sus2 E EaddF# EaddG# EaddF#

And I want you, Mary

E Bm E Esus4 A

A7sus2

Did you know, when you pushed me once away from you

A A7sus2 E EaddF# EaddG# EaddF#

And a love grew inside of me

F#m E Emaj7 E6

People are dancing for you now, but I can't see why

F#m B B7

Can't they see that they can't beat nothing I have for you

E EaddF# EaddG# EaddF# A A7sus2

Mary, you are everything a man could need

A A7sus2 E EaddF# EaddG#

How I need you Mary, yeah

RIFF 4 TIMES

RIFF RIFF

When I look at the home and your coat, I have to love you more

E Esus4 E E7

RIFF 1

I remember when I was a child and my brother slept on the floor

RIFF 1 RIFF 1

Though I know that the sun don't shine down on every man

RIFF 1

E Esus4 E5 Esus4 B

I swore one day I'd lay me one Mary

(harmonics) RIFF 2 FOUR TIMES

RIFF 2 RIFF 2 RIFF 2

E Esus4 E5 Esus4 B A B

I swore one day I'd lay, swore I'd lay me Mary

RIFF 1: RIFF 2:

B B A B B A A D D B

E ------------------------------- --------------------|

B -4-4-------------------------0- -2/4-4\2-2/7-7\4----|

G -4-4-----2-----0-----0-----0--- -2/4-4\2-2/7-7\4----|

D -4-4---2-----0-----0-----0----- -2/4-4\2-2/7-7\4----|

A -2-2-0------------------------- -0/2-2\0-0/5-5\2----|

E -2-2-------3-----2-----0------- --------------------|

CHORDS:

E6: 0 2 2 1 2 0 E7: 0 2 2 1 3 0

About Mary Chords by Pete Townshend

Learn how to play Mary by Pete Townshend with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mary chords”, “Mary guitar chords”, or “Pete Townshend Mary 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 chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mary lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, Esus4, E5, A, Bm, F#m.

FAQ — Mary by Pete Townshend

How do I play "Mary" by Pete Townshend on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Mary" by Pete Townshend on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Mary" by Pete Townshend free?

Yes. The chords for "Mary" by Pete Townshend are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Mary" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Mary" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Mary"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Mary" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Mary" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mary" by Pete Townshend with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Pete Townshend below.

What key is "Mary" in?

The chords for "Mary" show the original chord names (including E, Esus4, E5, A, Bm, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.