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Maybellene

Elvis Presley

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Maybellene by Elvis Presley in the key of G

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1950s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Hook
GMaybellene, Why Can't You Be True Oh Maybellene, Why Can't YoCu Be True                                   G​
You've StarteCd Back Doing The Things You Used To Do                          G​

Verse
GAs I Was Motivatin' Over The Hill I Saw Maybellene In A Coup De Ville A Cadillac A-Rollin' On
The Open Road, Nothin' Will Outrun My V8 Ford The Cadillac Doin' 'Bout Ninety-Five,
She's Bumper To Bumber Rollin' Side By Side

Bridge
GThe Cadillac Moved To A Hundred And Four Got Hot And Wouldn't Do No More
It Got Cloudy And Started To Rain Tooted My Horn In The Passing Lane
The Rain Water Blowin All Under My Hood I Knew That Was Doin' My Motor No Good

Bridge 2
GThe Motor Cooled Down, The Heat Went Down And That's When I Heard That Highway
Sound The Cadillac A-Sittin' Like A Ton Of Lead A Hundred And Ten A Half A Mile Ahead The
Cadillac Lookin' Like It's Sittin' Still And I Caught Mabellene At The Top Of The Hill

Outro
GYou've Started Back Doing The Things You Used To Do.
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Maybellene?

The chords for Maybellene are: G, C

What is the original key of Maybellene?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing Maybellene?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Maybellene in another key?

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

Can Maybellene be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Maybellene on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Maybellene?

Maybellene uses 2 chords: G, C

What is the easiest way to play Maybellene?

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 Maybellene released in?

Maybellene was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Maybellene?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Maybellene 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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