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1. Lady Madonna, children at your feet,
E A E C D E
wonder how you manage to make ends meet.
E A E A
Who finds the money when you pay the rent?
E A E C D E
Did you think that money was heaven sent?
Am D
Friday night arrives without a suitcase,
G E
Sunday morning creep in like a nun.
Am D7 G Am B7
Monday's child has learned to tie his bootlace, see how they run.
E A E A
2. Lady Madonna, baby at your breast,
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wonder how you manage to feed the rest.
E A E A
Lady Madonna, lying on the bed,
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listen to the music playing in your head.
Am D
Tuesday afternoon is never ending,
G E
Wednesday morning papers didn't come.
Am D7 G Am B7
Thursday night you stockings needed mending, see how they run.
E A E A
3. Lady Madonna, children at your feet,
E A E C D E
wonder how you manage to make ends meet.