Nick Drake – Mayfair (Guitar)

Capo 3
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Versions (3)

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As recorded by Nick Drake (1969 recording from the 2004 Album MADE TO LOVE MAGIC) [Verse 1]
A
Mayfair strange in the morning light

D
Mayfair strange in the summer night

A       E                     A    E
Mayfair strangest in the afternoon

A
Mayfair stretching far above

D
Full of fame but lacking love

A              E               A     E
Could it be we see the Mayfair moon?
[Verse 2]
A
Mayfair strange across the park

D
In the day or in the dark

A                  E            A   E
There's no need to walk or even run

A
Mayfair faces clean and nice

D
But beauty here is cold as ice

A        E                     A    E
Could it be we see the Mayfair sun?
[Verse 3]
A       A/F#       D     E
Mayfair strange at every hour

A      A/F#        D      E
Hidden frowns with mystic power

A              E
Starry heights and golden throne

A                 D         E   N.C.
Down below you're on you're own
[Verse 4]
A
Mayfair strange for passers-by

D                            A
Sights of wonder for the eye

         E                   A     E
Could it be they'll pass by again?

A
Mayfair calling far and near

D
For even trees are wealthy here

A              E                A     E
Could it be we hear the Mayfair rain?
[Verse 5]
A
Mayfair strange in the morning light

D
Mayfair strange in the summer night

A       E                     A     E
Mayfair strangest in the afternoon

A
Mayfair stretching far above

D
Full of fame but lacking love

A              E               A
Could it be we see the Mayfair moon?