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spotify:track:1haZlItL4dwidJNGfZwlI5
Lyrics and Music by Townes Van Zandt
ADVICE: I like the song MORE without capo and then you should play, of course: Bm and Em. ENJOY.
[Intro]
Am      Am      Am
[Verse 1]
I Amstood in line and left my name, took about six hours or so.
Well, the Amman just grinned like it was all a game, said they'd let me know.
I Dmput in my time till the Pocono line, shut down two years ago.
I was Amstaying at the mission till I met Marie, now I can't stay there no more.
[Verse 2]
AmFella 'cross town said he's lookin' for a man to move some old cars around.
Maybe Amme and Marie could find a burned-out Van and do a little settlin' down.
Aw, but DmI'm just dreamin', I ain't got no ride and the junkyard's a pretty good ways.
That Amjob's about a half week old besides, it'd be gone now anyway.
[Verse 3]
UnemAmployment says I got no more checks and they showed me to the hall.
My Ambrother died in Georgia some time ago, I got no one left to call.
DmSummer wasn't bad below the bridge, a little short on food that's all.
Now I Amgotta get Marie some kind of coat, we're headed down into fall.
[Verse 4]
I Amused to play the mouth harp pretty good, I hustled up a little dough.
But AmI got drunk and I woke up rolled a couple of months ago.
They Dmgot my harp and they got my dollar them low life so and so.
AmHarps cost money and I ain't got it, it's my own fault I suppose.
[Verse 5]
Ah, the AmPocono's down but the Chesapeake's runnin' two freights everyday.
If it was Amjust me I'd be headed South but Marie can't catch no train.
She's Dmgot some pain and she thinks it's a baby, says we gotta wait and see.
AmIn my heart I know it's a little boy hope he don't end up like me.
[Verse 6]
Well, the Amman's still grinnin' says he lost my file, I gotta stand in line again.
AmI want to kill him but I just say no, I had enough of that line my friend.
I head Dmback to the bridge, it's getting kinda cold, I'm feelin' too low down to lie.
I Amguess I'll just tell Marie the truth, hope she don't break down and cry.
[Verse 7]
MaAmrie she didn't wake up this morning, she didn't even try.
She Amjust rolled over and went to heaven, my little boy safe inside.
I Dmlaid them in the sun where somebody'd find them, caught a Chesapeake on the fly.
MaAmrie will know I'm headed South, so's to meet me by and by.
Ah, MaAmrie will know I'm headed south, so to meet me by and by.
[Outro Little Solo] (Fading)
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Marie

by Willie Nelson

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spotify:track:1haZlItL4dwidJNGfZwlI5

Lyrics and Music by Townes Van Zandt

ADVICE: I like the song MORE without capo and then you should play, of course: Bm and Em. ENJOY.

[Intro]

Am Am Am

[Verse 1]

I stood in line and left my name, took about six hours or so.

Well, the man just grinned like it was all a game, said they'd let me know.

I put in my time till the Pocono line, shut down two years ago.

I was staying at the mission till I met Marie, now I can't stay there no more.

[Verse 2]

Fella 'cross town said he's lookin' for a man to move some old cars around.

Maybe me and Marie could find a burned-out Van and do a little settlin' down.

Aw, but I'm just dreamin', I ain't got no ride and the junkyard's a pretty good ways.

That job's about a half week old besides, it'd be gone now anyway.

[Verse 3]

Unemployment says I got no more checks and they showed me to the hall.

My brother died in Georgia some time ago, I got no one left to call.

Summer wasn't bad below the bridge, a little short on food that's all.

Now I gotta get Marie some kind of coat, we're headed down into fall.

[Verse 4]

I used to play the mouth harp pretty good, I hustled up a little dough.

But I got drunk and I woke up rolled a couple of months ago.

They got my harp and they got my dollar them low life so and so.

Harps cost money and I ain't got it, it's my own fault I suppose.

[Verse 5]

Ah, the Pocono's down but the Chesapeake's runnin' two freights everyday.

If it was just me I'd be headed South but Marie can't catch no train.

She's got some pain and she thinks it's a baby, says we gotta wait and see.

In my heart I know it's a little boy hope he don't end up like me.

[Verse 6]

Well, the man's still grinnin' says he lost my file, I gotta stand in line again.

I want to kill him but I just say no, I had enough of that line my friend.

I head back to the bridge, it's getting kinda cold, I'm feelin' too low down to lie.

I guess I'll just tell Marie the truth, hope she don't break down and cry.

[Verse 7]

Marie she didn't wake up this morning, she didn't even try.

She just rolled over and went to heaven, my little boy safe inside.

I laid them in the sun where somebody'd find them, caught a Chesapeake on the fly.

Marie will know I'm headed South, so's to meet me by and by.

Ah, Marie will know I'm headed south, so to meet me by and by.

[Outro Little Solo] (Fading)

About Marie Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Marie by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Marie chords”, “Marie guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Marie 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 Marie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Marie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, Em, Am, Dm.

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