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E E7 A7 A7 D D7
I used to live in New York City
E E7 A7 A7 D D7
Everything there was dark and dirty
E E7 A7 A7 D Bb D
Outside my window was a steeple
E (E7) Eb D
With a clock that always said 12:30
G D
Young girls are coming to the canyon
C E D
And in the morning I can see them walking
G D
I can no longer keep my blinds drawn
C C G
And I can't keep myself from talking.
At first so strange to feel so friendly
To say good morning and really mean it
To feel these changes happening in me
But not to notice till I feel it.
(Chorus)
Cloudy waters cast no reflection
Images of beauty lie there stagnant
Vibrations bounce in no direction
And lie there shattered into fragments.
How to play 12
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.