Mary Z

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To play the Easy Chords for Mary Z, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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McCafferty verified

Key: B

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[F#m] [B] [D#m] [B]

[F#m]There came a point in my [B]life when I became really sad.
[D#m]I used to be so [B]afraid that nothing would change.
[F#m]So I ran [B]to the wall.
[D#m]Climbing, hoping [B]I'd fall.
[F#m]And I mean it, I mean [B]it that I will finally change.
[D#m]I had that [B]look in my eye.
[F#m]That night [B]I finally died
[D#m]I said that everything's [B]scary, and people will change.
[F#m]They leave [B]bodies and ditch.
[D#m]They love [B]quivering lips.
[F#m]They love [B]violence and terror.
[D#m]God I hope [B]you don't change.
[F#m]You're so lovely, [B]well I'm so ugly.
[D#m]And you say softly, [B]that you don't want me.
[F#m]It's easy to pick [B]up, you'll never grow up.
[D#] Measy to break up, [B]my life is broken.
[F#m] Know, lay down, brick [B]for, I build my house.
[D#m]On my own [B]hill, without you all.
[F#m]There came a point in your [B]life when you became really sad.
[D#m]You used to be so [B]afraid that nothing would change.
[F#m]So you ran [B]to the wall.
[D#m]Climbing, hoping [B]you'd fall.
[F#m]And I mean it, I mean [B]it that I will finally change.
[D#m]You had that [B]look in your eye,
[F#m]That night [B]I finally died.
[D#m]You said that everything's [B]scary, and people change.
[F#m]They leave [B]bodies and ditch.
[D#m]They love [B]quivering lips.
[F#m]I love [B]violence and terror.
[D#m]God I hope [B]I don't change.
[F#m]You're so lovely, [B]well I'm so ugly.
[D#m]And you say softly, [B]that you don't want me.
[F#m]It's easy to pick, [B]fuck you'll never grow up.
[D#] Measy to break up, [B]my life is broken.
[F#m] Know, lay down, brick [B]for, I build my house.
[D#m]On my own [B]hill, without you all.
[F#m]♪
[B]Hang with the good girls, [D#m]never with the bad ones.
[B]Sleep with the hot guys, [F#m]never with the nice ones.
[B]Base all my choices, [D#m]off of my friendships.
[B]Wear lots of make [F#m]up, don't think they notice.
[B]I am the anger, [D#m]I am the motive.
[B]I am the trigger, [F#m]I am the bullet.
[B]I am the Mary, [D#m]I am the Zoloft.
[B]I am the last call, [F#m]I am the one off.
[B]Hang with the good girls, [D#m]never with the bad ones.
[B]Sleep with the hot guys, [F#m]never with the nice ones.
[B]Base all my choices, [D#m]off of my friendships.
[B]Wear lots of make [F#m]up, don't think they noticed.
[B]I am the anger, [D#m]I am the motive.
[B]I am the trigger, [F#m]I am the bullet.
[B]I am the Mary, [D#m]I am the Zoloft.
[B]I am the last call, [F#m]I am the one off.

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key B (B Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Mary Z by McCafferty is played in the key of B. Originally recorded in the sounding key of B, 'Mary Z' by McCafferty is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly A shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. Replace full barre B major with an ergonomic open B7 (x21202) voicing, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers during long practice sessions. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between F#m and B: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Mary Z by McCafferty: sounding in B (Capo Fret 2, shape A) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in B (Capo on Fret 2 (played in A shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F#m, B, D#m) with open cowboy substitutions (open F#m7 or Em shape with capo, open B7 (x21202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from F#m to B requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

v – I – iii – I

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

F#m B Ebm Eb

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key B Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key A Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into A, maintaining B sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family B

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of B. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I B Tonic

ii C#m Supertonic

iii D#m Mediant

IV E Subdominant

V F# Dominant

vi G#m Submediant

vii° A#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (F#m, B, Ebm)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: B • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: v – I – iii – I • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Mary Z (McCafferty)?

To play the Easy Chords for Mary Z, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Mary Z?

The original recording key for Mary Z by McCafferty is B. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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[Intro]
[F#m] [B] [D#m] [B]

[F#m]There came a point in my [B]life when I became really sad.
[D#m]I used to be so [B]afraid that nothing would change.
[F#m]So I ran [B]to the wall.
[D#m]Climbing, hoping [B]I'd fall.
[F#m]And I mean it, I mean [B]it that I will finally change.
[D#m]I had that [B]look in my eye.
[F#m]That night [B]I finally died
[D#m]I said that everything's [B]scary, and people will change.
[F#m]They leave [B]bodies and ditch.
[D#m]They love [B]quivering lips.
[F#m]They love [B]violence and terror.
[D#m]God I hope [B]you don't change.
[F#m]You're so lovely, [B]well I'm so ugly.
[D#m]And you say softly, [B]that you don't want me.
[F#m]It's easy to pick [B]up, you'll never grow up.
[D#] Measy to break up, [B]my life is broken.
[F#m] Know, lay down, brick [B]for, I build my house.
[D#m]On my own [B]hill, without you all.
[F#m]There came a point in your [B]life when you became really sad.
[D#m]You used to be so [B]afraid that nothing would change.
[F#m]So you ran [B]to the wall.
[D#m]Climbing, hoping [B]you'd fall.
[F#m]And I mean it, I mean [B]it that I will finally change.
[D#m]You had that [B]look in your eye,
[F#m]That night [B]I finally died.
[D#m]You said that everything's [B]scary, and people change.
[F#m]They leave [B]bodies and ditch.
[D#m]They love [B]quivering lips.
[F#m]I love [B]violence and terror.
[D#m]God I hope [B]I don't change.
[F#m]You're so lovely, [B]well I'm so ugly.
[D#m]And you say softly, [B]that you don't want me.
[F#m]It's easy to pick, [B]fuck you'll never grow up.
[D#] Measy to break up, [B]my life is broken.
[F#m] Know, lay down, brick [B]for, I build my house.
[D#m]On my own [B]hill, without you all.
[F#m]♪
[B]Hang with the good girls, [D#m]never with the bad ones.
[B]Sleep with the hot guys, [F#m]never with the nice ones.
[B]Base all my choices, [D#m]off of my friendships.
[B]Wear lots of make [F#m]up, don't think they notice.
[B]I am the anger, [D#m]I am the motive.
[B]I am the trigger, [F#m]I am the bullet.
[B]I am the Mary, [D#m]I am the Zoloft.
[B]I am the last call, [F#m]I am the one off.
[B]Hang with the good girls, [D#m]never with the bad ones.
[B]Sleep with the hot guys, [F#m]never with the nice ones.
[B]Base all my choices, [D#m]off of my friendships.
[B]Wear lots of make [F#m]up, don't think they noticed.
[B]I am the anger, [D#m]I am the motive.
[B]I am the trigger, [F#m]I am the bullet.
[B]I am the Mary, [D#m]I am the Zoloft.
[B]I am the last call, [F#m]I am the one off.