Fairly complicated song.. Tuned down half a step.
Not entirely accurate, especially the ending, so please let
me know of any errors and I will fix them:
(all chords barred)
(intro ascending C chord)
C G F Am
Sweet Maria, one leg out the window
Dm G G# C
Waiting to escape by light of moon
G F E
Can I spend a little longer with the other?
Dm G G# C
Does it have to run so soon?
(ascending intro once more, knock on guitar 4x)
C G F Am
Little Claudia, I can’t speak your language
Dm G G# C
And I don’t mean to be unkind
G F E
But when you put my hand upon your belly
Dm G G# C
I don’t want to know what’s on your mind
C G F Am
And you, my dear, the fairest of the blossoms
Dm G G# C
Though you only bloom at night
G F E
You’re at my side in sports and shorts in daytime
Dm G G# C
Dear Alex, let our love lie in the light
Gm Dm
My mother used to say
Fm C
You gotta find somewhere to stay
G Bb B C
And the more you love, the more you say goodbye
F G
Well I can’t say she was wrong
G# G F
And my love for you is strong
E F C
But I’m afraid I must be on, goodbye love
G G# A#
Goodbye love, goodbye love, goodbye love
(ascending C) C
goodbye love!
