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Mary Did You Know

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[Verse 1]
Mary, did you Amknow that your Gbaby boy
Would Dm7someday walk on Esuswater
MaEry, did you kAmnow that your bGaby boy
Would Dm7save our sons and dEsusaughters?E  
Did you Dm7know that your baGby boy has cCome to G/Bmake you Amnew?
This cDm7hild that you've delivered will soEsuson deliver yEou
[Verse 2]
Mary, did you kAmnow that your bGaby boy
Will gDm7ive sight to a blEsusind man?E  
Mary, did you kAmnow that your bGaby boy
Would cDm7alm the storm with hEsusis handE  
Did you kDm7now that your baGby boy has walkCed where G/Bangels tAmrod?
When you've kDm7issed your little baby
Then you've kEsusissed the face of GEod
[Interlude]
Oh MEary, did you Amknow?
G Dm7 Esus E
[Bridge]
The blFind will see, the dGeaf will hear
The dCead will G/Blive aAmgain
The lFame will leap, the Gdumb will speak
The pAmraises of the EsusLambE  
[Verse 3]
N.C.                       Am  G  
Mary, did you know that your baby boy
Is LDm7ord of all crEsuseation?E  
Mary did you kAmnow that your bGaby boy
Will oDm7ne day rule the EsusnationsE?
Did you kDm7now that your baGby boy was heCaven's peG/Brfect LAmamb?
This slDm7eeping child you're holding is the Esusgreat "EI AmAm"?
[Outro]
G Dm7 E7sus E7 Am
G Dm7 Esus  E

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The story behind the song

"Mary Did You Know" is a Christmas song that invites reflection on the profound connection between Mary and her son, Jesus. The lyrics, written by Mark Lowry, pose questions to Mary about her awareness of her child's divine destiny and the miracles he would perform. It's a song that encourages listeners to ponder the immense significance of the nativity story through the eyes of Jesus's mother. The music was composed by Buddy Greene, and it was first recorded by Michael English in 1991. Playing this song can feel like a meditative journey into the heart of the Christmas narrative.

AI-written from these sources:Mary, Did You Know? — Wikipedia ↗Mark Lowry — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Mary Did You Know

by Mark Lowry

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Dm7

Esus

G/B

E7sus

[Verse 1]

Am G

Mary, did you know that your baby boy

Dm7 Esus

Would someday walk on water

E Am G

Mary, did you know that your baby boy

Dm7 Esus E

Would save our sons and daughters?

Dm7 G C G/B Am

Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?

Dm7 Esus E

This child that you've delivered will soon deliver you

[Verse 2]

Am G

Mary, did you know that your baby boy

Dm7 Esus E

Will give sight to a blind man?

Am G

Mary, did you know that your baby boy

Dm7 Esus E

Would calm the storm with his hand

Dm7 G C G/B Am

Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?

Dm7

When you've kissed your little baby

Esus E

Then you've kissed the face of God

[Interlude]

E Am

Oh Mary, did you know?

G Dm7 Esus E

[Bridge]

F G

The blind will see, the deaf will hear

C G/B Am

The dead will live again

F G

The lame will leap, the dumb will speak

Am Esus E

The praises of the Lamb

[Verse 3]

Am G

N.C.

Mary, did you know that your baby boy

Dm7 Esus E

Is Lord of all creation?

Am G

Mary did you know that your baby boy

Dm7 Esus E

Will one day rule the nations?

Dm7 G C G/B Am

Did you know that your baby boy was heaven's perfect Lamb?

Dm7 Esus E Am

This sleeping child you're holding is the great "I Am"?

[Outro]

G Dm7 E7sus E7 Am

G Dm7 Esus E

About Mary Did You Know Chords by Mark Lowry

Learn how to play Mary Did You Know by Mark Lowry with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mary Did You Know chords”, “Mary Did You Know guitar chords”, or “Mark Lowry 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 Am, G, Dm7, Esus, E, C.

FAQ — Mary Did You Know by Mark Lowry

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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 Am, G, Dm7, Esus, E, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.