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Magdalena

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Magdalena by Donny Hathaway in the key of A

Intro
Amaj7 A7 A6 A(addb13)(x2)

Verse 1
AMagdalena Sits In Her Chair
ASpeaking On The Mass
AShe Talks In Splice And Splinters
AShe Laughs Not Breaking Glass
She DSay That She Would Have Me
DSpirit Her Away
AStealing All My Images
Till There's ANothin' Left To Say

Chorus
Oh, MagdG#7(sus4)alena     G#7    B7(sus4)
Nothing Like The Saint You AAre
Your ALove Is Like A Razor D/A    A  D/A    A  D/A    A
My AHeart Is Just ADm9 Scar
Oh, Magdalena  B7(sus4)
Nothing Like The Saint You AAre

Verse 2
AMagdalena Lying There
Could AMake A Dancer Stumble
AMake A Preacher Bite His Tongue
And ALeave Him With The Mumbles
And DIf You Think I'm Crazy Babe
DOr That I'm Funnin' You
AJust Pay Your Dues And Lose Your Blues
AWhen Maggie Is Kissing You

Chorus
|G6/9|
Oh, Magdalena
Oh, MagdG#7(sus4)alena     G#7    B7(sus4)
Nothing Like The Saint You AAre
Oh, MagdG#7(sus4)alena     G#7    B7(sus4)
Nothing Like The Saint You AAre
Your ALove Is Like A Razor D/A    A  D/A    A  D/A    A
My AHeart Is Just ADm9 Scar

Outro
Oh, MagdalB7(sus4)ena
Nothing Like The Saint You AAre
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Magdalena?

The chords for Magdalena are: Amaj7, A7, A6, A(addb13), A, D, G#7(sus4), G#7, B7(sus4), D/A, Dm9

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: Amaj7, A7, A6, A(addb13), A, D, G#7(sus4), G#7, B7(sus4), D/A, Dm9

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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