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Mexico Chords
By Cake
Chords used
C C/Em (022010) Am G
F (bar sounds better) Dm
Intro:
C C/Em Am G F
C C/Em Am G F
Verse 1:
C C/Em Am G
I had a match, but she had a lighter
F C G
I had a flame, but she had a fire,
C C/Em Am G
I was bright, but she was much brighter,
F G
I was high, but she was the sky,
Chorus:
F G C C/Em Am G
Oh Baby, I was bound for Mexico,
F G C C/Em Am
Oh Baby, I was bound to let you go,
Dm G
C C/Em Am G F G
C C/Em Am G F G
Verse 2:
C C/Em Am G
I don't know much about Cinco DeMayo,
F G
I'm never sure what it's all about,
C C/Em Am G
But I said I want you and you don't believe me,
F G
You said you want me but I've got my doubts,
Chorus:
F G C C/Em Am G
Oh Baby, I was bound for Mexico,
F G C C/Em Am
Oh, Baby, I was bound to let you go,
Dm G
C C/Em Am G F G
C C/Em Am G F G
Verse 3:
C C/Em Am G
I had a match, but she had a lighter
F G
I had a flame, but she had a fire,
C C/Em Am G
I was bright, but she was much brighter,
F G
I was high, but she was the sky,
Chorus:
F G C C/Em Am G
Oh Baby, I was bound for Mexico,
F G C C/Em Am
Oh, Baby, I was bound to let you go,
Dm G C
Song History
Last Updated: September 10, 2025