Licks & Riffs : Scissor Sisters - Mary


Part of the charm of this opening chord progression from Scissor Sisters (Scisor? Sissor? Scisser?) 'Mary' is the use of a minor chord on the 5th or dominant of the scale.

This is a chord which is usually major (here it would be F# major with an A# instead of an A natural). It's a subtle little surprise, especially as we've just heard the A# as part of the previous Bmaj7 chord.

Many people have noted the likeness to Elton John in the Scissor Sisters' sound, and it is no surprise that there are rumours of a future collaboration in the offing.

Scissor Sisters






Lyrics

I love the tone that's in your laugh
Gasping for an extra breath
Waiting for the time to pass
I believe in day...

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Chords Used in Scissor Sisters - Mary





Sheet Music to Buy by Scissor Sisters



I Don't Feel Like Dancin' "By Scissor Sisters. By Elton John, Scott Hoffman, and Jason Sellards. For piano, voice, and guitar (chords only). Pop. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music"

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I Don't Feel Like Dancin' By Scissor Sisters. Pop. GTRCHD. 3 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music

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Mary "By Scissor Sisters. For piano, voice, and guitar (chords only). Pop. 6 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music"

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