Alphabet Town
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[Intro ]
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E
---4/2--0---|------0-----0-| (x2)
------------|------0-----0-|
---4/2--0---|---1--1--1--1-|
------------|---2-----2----|
------------|---2-----2----|
------------|---0-----0----|
B7 A7 C
-0/2---2/0------|---0/2---2/0--|--0/2---2-2-2--|-- (x3)
-0-----0--------|---2-----2----|--1-----1-1-1--|--
-2-----2--------|---0-----0----|--0-----0-0-0--|--
-1-----1--------|---2-----2----|--x-----x-x-x--|--
-2-----2--------|---0-----0----|--3-----3-3-3--|--
-x-----x--------|---x-----x----|--x-----x-x-x--|--
then again the same part but the last chord is a C/G
B7 A7 C/G
-0/2---2/0------|---0/2---2/0--|-------0-0-0-0-0|--
-0-----0--------|---2-----2----|-------1-1-1-1-1|--
-2-----2--------|---0-----0----|-------0-0-0-0-0|--
-1-----1--------|---2-----2----|-------2-2-2-2-2|--
-2-----2--------|---0-----0----|-------3-3-3-3-3|--
-x-----x--------|---x-----x----|-------3-3-3-3-3|--
E F# C/G Am
alphabet city is haunted
E F# C/G Am
constantina feels right at home
E
she probably won't say you're wrong
C#m
but you're already wrong
C/G
you're already wrong
Am E B7 A7 C * *(these B7,A7,C are played as the intro part)
and you threw up whatever she shot down
B7 A7 C
said show me around
B7 A7 C
this alphabet town
B7 A7 C/G
said show me around
E F# C/G Am
there's a name you keep repeating
E F# C/G Am
you got nothing better to do
C/G B aug/Gb
and you're with someone who'll hear
F E A7
you say it and just not mind
E*
her hand on your arm
C#m
her hand on your arm
C/G
she put her hand on your arm
Am E B7 A7 C
and told you her name you can't pronounce it
B7 A7 C
i'll show you around
B7 A7 C
this alphabet town
B7 A7 C
i'll show you around
C/G
this alphabet town
B aug/Gb F
i know what you are
E A7
i just don't mind
E*
i won't say you're wrong
C#m
i know what you want
C/G
and it's what i want
Am
so let's go out
E B7 A7 C
i'm ready to go out
B7 A7 C
i'll show you around
B7 A7 C
this alphabet town
B7 A7 C
i'll show you around
B7 A7 C
this alphabet town
How to play Alphabet Town
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 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.