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"Mercedes Benz" by Janis Joplin was originally performed (vocals only) in the key of Eb Major . Because there are no instruments on the original recording, you can play it in any key that fits your vocal range.

: Janis often kept time by tapping her foot or banging a surface. You can mimic this on guitar by slapping the strings on beats 2 and 4.

: Use a capo on the 3rd fret and play the shapes for the key of C (C, F, G). buy me a mercedes benz chords

Below is a guide to the most common chord arrangements for guitar and ukulele. Quick Guitar Chord Guide (Key of D)

: Used for the turnaround ("make amends" and "so oh Lord"). Chord Progression: Line 1 : D | G | D Line 2 : D | A7 Line 3 : D | G | D Line 4 : D | A7 | D Key Options & Tuning "Mercedes Benz" by Janis Joplin was originally performed

: For ukulele players, the Ukulele Chords usually follow the C, F, G7 progression.

The easiest way for many beginners to play this is in the key of . It only requires three basic open chords: D , G , and A7 . D Major : The "home" chord. G Major : Used for the "Oh Lord" and "worked hard" sections. You can mimic this on guitar by slapping

If you want to match Janis's original vocal pitch on a guitar or ukulele, use these settings: