Ghost - Mary on a Cross Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
[Opening]
[Em] [G] [D] [Em] [G] [D]
[Em]We were speeding together down the [G]dark [D]avenues
[Em]But besides all the stardom, all we [G]got was [D]blues
[Em]But through all the sorrow, we’ve [G]been riding [D]high
[C]And the truth of the matter is I never [Em]let you go, let [D]you go
[section 2]
[Em]We were scanning the cities, rocking [G]to pay [D]their dues
[Em]But besides all the glamor, all we [G]got was [D]bruised
[Em]But through all the sorrow, we’ve [G]been riding [D]high
[C]And the truth of the matter is I never [Em]let you go, let [D]you go
[chorus]
[C]
[G]You go down [Em]just like Holy Mary, [Bm]Mary on a, [D]Mary on a [G]cross
Not just [Em]another bloody Mary, [Bm]Mary on a, [D]Mary on a [C]cross
If you [G]choose to run [D]away with me, [Em]I will tickle [D]you [C]internally
And I see [G]nothing wrong [D]with that
[interlude]
[Em] [G] [D] [Em] [G] [D]
[section 3]
[Em]We were searching for reasons to play [G]by the [D]rules
[Em]But we quickly found out it was just [G]for [D]fools
[Em]Now through all the sorrow, we’ll be [G]riding [D]high
[C]And the truth of the matter is I never [Em]let you go, let [D]you go
[section 4]
[Bm] [C] [G]
You go down just like Holy Mary, Mary on a, Mary on a cross
Not just another bloody Mary, Mary on a, [D]Mary on a…
[chorus]
[G]You go down [Em]just like Holy Mary, [Bm]Mary on a, [D]Mary on a [G]cross
Not just [Em]another bloody Mary, [Bm]Mary on a, [D]Mary on a [C]cross
If you [G]choose to run [D]away with me, [Em]I will tickle [D]you [C]internally
And I see [G]nothing wrong [D]with that
[Closing]
[Em] [C] [G]
[G](Mary on a, [D]Mary on a [Am]cross) [Em]Nothing [C]wrong [G]with that
[G](Mary on a, [D]Mary on a [Am]cross) [Em]Nothing [C]wrong [G]with that
[G](Mary on a, [D]Mary on a [Am]cross) [Em] [C] [G]
[G](Mary on a) [D]Mary on a [G]cross
How to play Mary on a Cross on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Ghost - Mary on a Cross on ukulele requires 6 chords and 11 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Mary on a Cross uses these transitions most often: G → D (22), D → Em (15), and Em → G (13). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Em - G chord transition.
1. Em → G chord transition
To move from Em to G;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.
3. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 4.
4. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- While playing D, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
5. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 4.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 3.
6. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
7. Em → Bm chord transition
To move from Em to Bm;
- While playing Em, lift your middle finger from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from C string fret 4 to G string fret 4.
8. Bm → D chord transition
To move from Bm to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to E string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
9. Bm → C chord transition
To move from Bm to C;
- While playing Bm, lift your index finger from C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
10. D → Am chord transition
To move from D to Am;
- While playing D, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
11. Am → Em chord transition
To move from Am to Em;
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 4.
Mary on a Cross chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Mary on a Cross.
- Mary on a Cross includes 104 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Mary on a Cross contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Mary on a Cross connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → D: 24%
- G → Em: 9%
After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%
- D → Em: 17%