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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Mary on a Cross Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Mary on a Cross Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Mary on a Cross Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Mary on a Cross Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Mary on a Cross Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Mary on a Cross Chords – Harmonica
A haunting and melodic rock song by the Swedish band Ghost. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a clean tone and let the chords ring out for the verses.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C – G
D
G
C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G – C
G – D
G – C
Verse 2
G
C – G
D – G
C
G – D
G – C
Chorus
C – G
D – G – C
G – D
G – C
Bridge
G
C
G
D
G
C
G
D
Chorus
C – G
D – G – C
G – D
G – C
Outro
G
C
G
D
G
C
G
D
Practice tip: The bridge has a slightly faster chord change; practice moving from G to C and G to D smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mary on a Cross"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Mary on a Cross" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mary on a Cross" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Mary on a Cross"?
It was written by Tobias Forge, and released in 2019.