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Magdalena

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Magdalena by Donny Hathaway

Intro
Gmaj7 G7 G6 Gaddb13(x2)

Verse 1
GMagdalena Sits In Her Chair
GSpeaking On The Mass
GShe Talks In Splice And Splinters
GShe Laughs Not Breaking Glass
She CSay That She Would Have Me
CSpirit Her Away
GStealing All My Images
Till There's GNothin' Left To Say

Chorus
Oh, MagdF#7sus4alena   F#7    A7sus4
Nothing Like The Saint You GAre
Your GLove Is Like A Razor C/G    G  C/G    G  C/G    G
My GHeart Is Just ACm9 Scar
Oh, Magdalena  A7sus4
Nothing Like The Saint You GAre

Verse 2
GMagdalena Lying There
Could GMake A Dancer Stumble
GMake A Preacher Bite His Tongue
And GLeave Him With The Mumbles
And CIf You Think I'm Crazy Babe
COr That I'm Funnin' You
GJust Pay Your Dues And Lose Your Blues
GWhen Maggie Is Kissing You

Chorus
|G6/9|
Oh, Magdalena
Oh, MagdF#7sus4alena   F#7    A7sus4
Nothing Like The Saint You GAre
Oh, MagdF#7sus4alena   F#7    A7sus4
Nothing Like The Saint You GAre
Your GLove Is Like A Razor C/G    G  C/G    G  C/G    G
My GHeart Is Just ACm9 Scar

Outro
Oh, MagdalA7sus4ena
Nothing Like The Saint You GAre
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Magdalena?

The chords for Magdalena are: Gmaj7, G7, G6, Gaddb13, G, C, F#7sus4, F#7, A7sus4, C/G, Cm9

What is the original key of Magdalena?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Magdalena?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Magdalena in another key?

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

Can Magdalena be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Magdalena on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Magdalena?

Magdalena uses 11 chords: Gmaj7, G7, G6, Gaddb13, G, C, F#7sus4, F#7, A7sus4, C/G, Cm9

What is the easiest way to play Magdalena?

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 Magdalena released in?

Magdalena was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Magdalena?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Magdalena 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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