Mary Jane's Last Dance Guitar Lesson (Tom Petty)

👉Discover the 5 MUST-KNOW chords and scales to play in ANY style anywhere on the neck FREE PDF GUIDE→ www.jonmaclennan.com/fretboardguide “She grew up in an Indiana town Had a good lookin' mama who never was around But she grew up tall and she grew up right With them Indiana boys on an Indiana night…” It’s lyrics like these that showcase Tom Petty’s brilliant ability to craft a story that grabs a hold of you. And often overlooked, is how powerful his band and his right-hand man guitarist Mike Campbell were. Mike’s guitar playing propelled many of the Heartbreaker’s most lasting hits. And in this post, we’ll take a look at a few of his guitar stylings and how this was all made happen. So grab your guitar, tune up, and let’s dive into this “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” guitar lesson. Who wrote Mary Jane's Last Dance? "Mary Jane's Last Dance" was written by Tom Petty and recorded by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. First released as a single in 1993, then it was later included on the band's Greatest Hits album. Tom Petty was a brilliant songwriter and a master storyteller. And this song is just one of many that showcase this. The Heartbreakers blended rock, folk, and blues influences. “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” features these elements along with Petty's distinctive vocals and the band's classic rock sound. Petty described the song as one that came to him quickly and easily. It was produced by Rick Rubin, Tom Petty, and guitarist Mike Campbell. It didn't win major awards, but it has received significant airplay and remains one of Tom Petty's most iconic songs. What key is Mary Jane's Last Dance played in? “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” as recorded by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is in the key of A minor. There are just two parts, however, during the chorus section, the song goes to the parallel major. It changes from A minor to A major in the chorus – then back for the verse. However, the final key would be A minor. Mary Jane's Last Dance Guitar Chords To play “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” you’ll only need to know 6 chords Am, G, D, Am7, Em, and A... 👉Follow along with the FULL lesson here: www.jonmaclennan.com/blog/mary-jane's-last-dance-g…

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