A Wretched Street
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Intro
| Em7 A7 | x4
[Verso 1]
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 F/C
This is a wretched street
G C/G B9 F/C
In the sixties it was quite neat
B9 Em Em7
Now recession's got them beat
C/G F/C
So they stay behind their doors
[Verso 2]
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 F/C
This is a wretched street
G C/G B9 F/C
People walking, drag their feet
B9 Em Em7
In the cold or in the heat
C/G F/C
They stay behind their doors
C/G F/C
And there's nothing to leave for
[Refrão]
Em7 A7
This is a wretched street
Em7 A7
These are wretched times
Em7 A7
The sun unfolds
Em7 A7
But it never shines
F/C G C/G B9
Nothing else to do all day but drink and fight
F/C G C/G A7
The commies on the corner put the world to rights
F/C G C/G A7
And the anarchists are crazy but I think I might
Post Chorus
Em7 A7 Em7 A7
Em7 A7 Em7 A7
Join them...
[Verso 3]
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 F/C
This is a wretched street
G C/G B9 F/C
From the window hear them scream
B9 Em Em7
Less room for you to dream
C/G F/C
With a giro overlord
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 F/C
This is a wretched street
G C/G B9 F/C
All the kids look really mean
B9 Em Em7
Must be hell being seventeen
C/G F/C
Must drive you out your gourd
C/G F/C
Seventeen and bored
[Refrão]
Em7 A7
This is a wretched street
Em7 A7
These are wretched times
Em7 A7
The sun unfolds
Em7 A7
But it never shines
F/C G C/G B9
Nothing else to do all day but drink and fight
F/C G C/G A7
The commies on the corner put the world to rights
F/C G C/G A7
And the anarchists are crazy but I think I might
Outro
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Em A7
Join them
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7
Yeah, wretched street
Em7 A7
How to play A Wretched Street
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.