Along Comes Mary

by The Association
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Lyrics

(Am)Ev ’ry time I think that I’m the on ly one who’s lone ly, some one calls

on (D)me.

and when And (Am)ev ’ry now and then I spend my time in rhyme and verse and curse those faults

in me.

And then a (E)long comes (A)Mar y.

And does she (E)want to give me kicks, (A)and be my stead y (E7)chick and give me (A)pick of mem o (E)ries?

Or may be (E)rath er gath er tales of all the (E)fails and trib u (B)la tions (E)no one ev er (F#m)sees.

no more?

When we (Dm)met I was (Em7)sure out (F)to lunch.

Now my emp ty (Dm)cup tastes as (D)sweet as the punch.

When vague de (Am)sire ing is the fire ing’s in the eyes of chicks whose sick ness is the games

they (D)play,

The psy the (Am)mas quer ade is played, the neigh bor folks make jokes at who is most to blame

to day.

And then a (E)long comes (A)Mar y.

And does she (E)want to set them free, (A)and let them see re (E7)al i ty from (A)where she got her (E)name?

Then will they (E)strug gle much when told that such a (E)ten der touch as (B)hers will (E)make them not the (F#m)same?

no more?

When we (Dm)met I was (Em7)sure out (F)to lunch.

Now my emp ty (Dm)cup tastes as (D)sweet as the punch.

When vague de

And when the

Sweet as the (Am)punch.

Sweet as the (Am)punch.

Sweet as the (Am)punch.

(Am)Sweet as the punch.

Along Comes Mary β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Along Comes Mary" by The Association: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œAlong Comes Mary”

What key is "Along Comes Mary" by The Association played in?
Along Comes Mary is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Along Comes Mary"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Along Comes Mary" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Along Comes Mary"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Along Comes Mary"?
"Along Comes Mary" was originally performed by The Association. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Along Comes Mary"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, B, Bm, Bm7, D, +7 more.
What other songs by The Association can I play here?
Try "CHERISH", "WINDY", "NEVER MY LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Along Comes Mary" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Along Comes Mary" by The Association. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Along Comes Mary" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Along Comes Mary" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.