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Ave Maria

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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

Ave Maria chords and lyrics

Free chords for Ave Maria by Chris Cornell. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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[Verse 2]
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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.

Frequently asked questions about Ave Maria

How do I play "Ave Maria" by Chris Cornell on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Ave Maria" by Chris Cornell 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.

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Can I transpose "Ave Maria" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Ave Maria"?

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

Is "Ave Maria" easy to play on guitar?

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.