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MAGIC PENNY   Time: 4/4   Tenor: D   Bass: C
CHORUS:
1                         *
Love is something, if you give it away
57            1
Give it away, give it away
1                         *
Love is something, if you give it away
    57            1
You end up having more
4                1
It's just like a magic penny
5                     1
Hold it tight and you won't have any
4                             1
Lend it, spend it, and you'll have so many
        2m                57
They'll roll all over the floor
4                    1
Money's dandy and we like to use it
    57                    1
But love is better if you don't refuse
4                          1
It's a treasure and you'll never lose it
27                      57
Unless you lock up your door, for ...
ENDING:
   4                         1
So let's go dancing till the break of day
    57                  1
And if there's a piper, we can pay
    4                        1
For love is something if you give it away
    57            1
You end up having more
NOTES:
SYMBOLS:
- Asterisk (*) =  new measure, play same chord
- Period (.)   =  1/8 note rest at start of a measure
- Underline(_) =  sustain note into next measure
CHORDS (Number System):
- Example:     1    2    3    4    5    6    7
- Key of C:        C      D      E      F      G      A  B  
- Detailed description: /pub/guitar/other_stuff/numbering_system.txt

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

Malvina Reynolds was a folk singer-songwriter and political activist, known for crafting songs with a social conscience. Her work often reflected her lifelong proximity to the socialist movement, instilled by her immigrant parents. While many of her songs carried significant social commentary, others, like "Magic Penny," explore themes of love and generosity. It plays like a warm reminder that giving of oneself enriches both the giver and the receiver.

AI-written from these sources:Malvina Reynolds — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Magic Penny

by Malvina Reynolds

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MAGIC PENNY Time: 4/4 Tenor: D Bass: C

CHORUS:

1 *

Love is something, if you give it away

57 1

Give it away, give it away

1 *

Love is something, if you give it away

57 1

You end up having more

4 1

It's just like a magic penny

5 1

Hold it tight and you won't have any

4 1

Lend it, spend it, and you'll have so many

2m 57

They'll roll all over the floor

4 1

Money's dandy and we like to use it

57 1

But love is better if you don't refuse

4 1

It's a treasure and you'll never lose it

27 57

Unless you lock up your door, for ...

ENDING:

4 1

So let's go dancing till the break of day

57 1

And if there's a piper, we can pay

4 1

For love is something if you give it away

57 1

You end up having more

NOTES:

SYMBOLS:

- Asterisk (*) = new measure, play same chord

- Period (.) = 1/8 note rest at start of a measure

- Underline(_) = sustain note into next measure

CHORDS (Number System):

- Example: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C C D E F G A B

- Key of :

- Detailed description: /pub/guitar/other_stuff/numbering_system.txt

About Magic Penny Chords by Malvina Reynolds

Learn how to play Magic Penny by Malvina Reynolds with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Magic Penny chords”, “Magic Penny guitar chords”, or “Malvina Reynolds Magic Penny 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 Magic Penny chords and for experienced players who want accurate Magic Penny lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, C, E, F, G, A.

FAQ — Magic Penny by Malvina Reynolds

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Is "Magic Penny" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Magic Penny" in?

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