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Macarthur Park

Donna Summer

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Macarthur Park by Donna Summer in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Amaj7 D   B7

Verse
G#mSpring Was Never Waiting For Us Till It Ran One SF#mtep Ahead As We Followed      E​
In The Dance C#m    Bsus4      D  E​

Verse 2
Mac ArthurF#'s Park Is Melting In The
F#maj7Dark All The Sweet Green Icing
FloF#7wing Down
SomeBone Left The Cake Out In The Rain I Don't Think Bmaj7That I Can Take F#It 'Cause It Took                               G#m7​
So Long To Bake It And I'll Never Have That RF#ecipe Again Oh, Nooo!           B                   A   F#​

Instruments
  C#m   C#m

Verse 3
G#mI Recall The Yellow Cotton Dress FoaminF#mg Like A Wave On The Ground BeneaEth Your Knees                                        C#m​
G#mBirds Like Tender Babies In Your Hands And The OlF#md Men Playing Chinesecheckers By The  E​
TrC#mees

Instruments 2
  C#m   Dm   F#m   F#m
  C#m   G#m   B7   B7

Hook
Mac ArthurG#m's Park Is Melting In The Dark All The SweetEmaj7 Green Icing
FlE7owing Down
SomeAone Left The Cake Out In The Rain I Don't Think Amaj7That I Can TakC#m7e It 'Cause It
Took So Long TBo Bake It And I'll Never Have That ERecipe
AgAmain OEh,Gmaj7 Nooo!Cmaj7      B7​

Outro
  F#m7   C#m   F#m7   C#m
  A B7 A
Also available in: Cmaj7 (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Macarthur Park?

The chords for Macarthur Park are: Amaj7, D, B7, G#m, F#m, E, C#m, Bsus4, F#, F#maj7, F#7, B

What is the original key of Macarthur Park?

The original key is Cmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Macarthur Park?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Macarthur Park in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Macarthur Park be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Macarthur Park on ukulele?

Chord Macarthur Park can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Macarthur Park?

Macarthur Park uses 12 chords: Amaj7, D, B7, G#m, F#m, E, C#m, Bsus4, F#, F#maj7, F#7, B

What is the easiest way to play Macarthur Park?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Macarthur Park released in?

Macarthur Park was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Macarthur Park?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Macarthur Park to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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