Alewife
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[Intro ]D F#m A A6 G
D F#m A A6 G
D F#m
In Massachusetts
A A6 G
Only 30 minutes from Alewife
D F#m
I lay in my room
A A6 G
Wonderin' why I've got this life
D F#m
I met you by surprise
A A6 G
You were hangin' out all the time
D F#m
But you know you saved me from doin'
A A6 G
Something to myself that night
( D F#m A A6 G )
( D F#m A A6 G )
D F#m
You called me seven times
A A6 G
One, two, three, four, on the line
D F#m
I didn't mean to scare you
A A6 G
Just had the thoughts in my mind
D F#m
They showed up to my door
A A6 G
My parents didn't know what for
D F#m
Swear I could've done it
A N.C.
If you weren't there when I hit the floor
( D F#m A A6 G )
( D F#m A A6 G )
D F#m
It's been so long
A G
And you've been my sister all along
D F#m
But you know I'll be alright
A G
Eighth grade was never that tight
Final D F#m A A6 G
D F#m A A6 G
D F#m A A6 G
D F#m A A6 G
D F#m A A6 G
How to play Alewife
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.