Key: G · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: G, Bm, C, D, Em · Strumming: DUDU D DUDU D
[Verse 1] G Em Let me tell you a story C About an old friend of mine G D Em Somebody left her in a shopping cart D C D In a parking lot for us to find G Em Just a fuzzy black pup C G She was hungry and feeling alone G Em We put her in the back seat C G C And told her we were taking her home [Chorus] G Bm Run, Maggie run C G With the heart of a rebel child G Bm Oh, run, Maggie run C G Be just as free as you are wild [Verse 2] G Em A few kids later C G We moved out on the farm G Em And she followed those kids around D C D Yeah, she kept them safe from harm G Em And she loved to chase squirrels C G And playing out in the snow G Em She'd take off like a bullet C G C Man, you should have seen her go [Chorus] G Bm Run, Maggie run C G With the heart of a rebel child G Bm Oh, run, Maggie run C G C Be just as free as you are wild [Interlude] G Em C G G Bm C G
[Verse 3] G Em It was raining on a Monday C G The day that Maggie died G D Em D She woke up and couldn't use her legs C D So I laid down by her side G Em She put her head on my hand C G Like she'd done so many times G Em I told her she was a good dog C G Then I told her goodbye [Chorus] G Bm Run, Maggie run C G With the heart of a rebel child G Bm Oh, run, Maggie run C G C Be just as free as you are wild [Verse 4] G Em I had a revelation C G As the tractor dug a hole G D Em I can tell you right now D C D That a dog has a soul G Em And I thought to myself C G As we buried her on the hill G Em I never knew me a better dog C G And I guess I never will [Chorus] G Bm Run, Maggie run C G With the heart of a rebel child G Bm Oh, run, Maggie run C G C Be just as free as you are wild G D Em D Oh, run, Maggie run C G With the heart of a rebel child G Em Oh, run, Maggie run C G Be just as free as you are wild
Maggie’s Song Track Info
- Song: Maggie’s Song
- Artist: Chris Stapleton
- Produced by Dave Cobb & Chris Stapleton
- Release Date: November 13, 2020
ℹ️ About This Song

Dave Cobb & Chris Stapleton produced this single, released on the 13th of November 2020, for the album “Starting Over“.
The Track is written by Chris Stapleton. The key of the Trak is G major.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: G
- Chords: G, Bm, C, D, Em
- Suggested Strumming: DUDU D DUDU D
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| G – 320003 Bm – x24432 C – x32010 D – xx0232 Em – 022000 | G – 0232 Bm – 4222 C – 0003 D – 2220 Em – 0402 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Chris Stapleton – Maggies Song Chords in?
Chris Stapleton – Maggies Song Chords is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for Chris Stapleton – Maggies Song Chords?
You need G, Bm, C, D, Em to play Chris Stapleton – Maggies Song Chords.
Do I need a capo for Chris Stapleton – Maggies Song Chords?
No capo is needed to play Chris Stapleton – Maggies Song Chords.
How hard is Chris Stapleton – Maggies Song Chords to play on guitar?
Chris Stapleton – Maggies Song Chords is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.