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EADGBE E
EADGBE E7
EADGBEX A
EADGBEX A7
EADGBE Em
EADGBEXX D
EADGBE G
EADGBE C
EADGBEX Cmaj7
EADGBEX Am
EADGBEXX D7
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Mrs. Robinson Simon And Garfunkel

 The original "Mrs. Robinson" features distinctive acoustic guitar rhythms and bright, folk-pop energy. The song's jangly feel is driven by strong, steady strumming and smooth chord changes, making it a classic for beginner and intermediate players.

Chords and Transitions

You'll be using mostly open chords:
E, E7, A, A7, Em, D, D7, G, C, Cmaj7, Am
Practice moving smoothly between these, especially E to E7, A to A7, and C to Cmaj7, as these are frequent and quick.

Strumming Pattern

A simple strumming pattern works well:
Down-down-up-up-down-up
(D-D-U-U-D-U)
Keep it light and percussive for the intro and verses, then strum a bit fuller in the chorus for emphasis.

Tips for Beginners

  • Use a capo on the 2nd fret if you want to match the original key.
  • Keep your strumming wrist loose to match the song’s upbeat groove.
  • For E to E7, just lift your ring finger off the 4th string.
  • For C to Cmaj7, lift your index finger from the 2nd string.
  • Practice the quick changes between D7 and E or G and Em in the chorus.

Focus on timing and smooth transitions. Sing along to help remember the chord sequence.

EADGBE E
EADGBE E7
EADGBEX A
EADGBEX A7
EADGBE Em
EADGBEXX D
EADGBE G
EADGBE C
EADGBEX Cmaj7
EADGBEX Am
EADGBEXX D7
Intro
E E E E
E Dee, deeE dee-dee,E dee dee,E dee-dee,E dee dee,E7 dee-dee,E dee.
A Doo, doo doo-doo,A7 doo doo, doo-doo,Em doo.
D Dee dee dee dee,G dee-dee, dee dee,C dee dee,Cmaj7 dee-dee,Am dee.
E D7
Chorus
And here's toG you Mrs.Em Robinson.G Jesus loves youEm more than you willC know, wo woD wo.D7
God bless youG please Mrs.Em Robinson,G heaven holds aEm place for those whoC pray.
Hey heyAm hey. Hey heyE7 hey.
 Verse 1
E We'd like toE know a know aE littleE bit aE bout youE7 for ourE files.
We'dA like to help you learn to help yourA7 self.
D Look around youG all you see areC sympaCmaj7 theticAm eyes.
E Stroll aE7 round the grounds unD7 til you feel at home.
 Verse 2
E Hide itE in aE hidingE place whereE no oneE7 everE goes.
A Put it in your pantry with your cupA7 cakes.
D It's a littleG secret just theC RobinCmaj7 sons' aAm ffair.
E Most ofE7 all you've got toD7 hide it from the kids.
 Verse 3
E SittingE on aE sofaE on aE SundayE7 afterE noon.
A Going to the candidates debate.
D Laugh about itG shout about itC when you'veCmaj7 got toAm choose.
E Ev'ry way you look at it youD7 lose.
 Final Chorus
Where have youG gone Joe DiEm Maggio? AG nation turns itsEm lonely eyes toC you. Woo wooD woo.D7
What's that youG say, Mrs.Em Robinson?G Joltin' Joe hasEm left and goneC away.
Hey heyAm hey. Hey heyE7 hey.
 Outro
E E A A7 A A7 E
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