Augustines
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Intro: A F C5 A F C5
A F C5 G5 F5 C5 (2x) G5
F5 C5
Verse 1:
A F C5
Fell asleep with a cigarette
A F C5
To the flicker of a TV set
A F C5
No one saw you wave your white flag
G5 F5 C5
No one saw your family photo album
G5 F5 C5
Never saw your family photo album
Verse 2:
A F C5
Fought some battles and we lost the war
A F C5
And there's ashtrays all on the floor
A F C5
"The city ain't beat me yet" he said
G5 F5 C5
To the flicker of a TV set
G5 F5 C5
To the blue light of a TV set
[Refrão]
Bm D
I'm takin' ya home
Am
Hang up the phone
E
We'll listen to radio
Bm D
Keep your head up kid
Am
I know you can swim
E
But ya gotta move your legs (2x)
Intro: A F C5 A F C5
A F C5 G5 F5 C5
Verse 3:
A F C5
The leaves are fallin' off the trees
A F C5
There's children playin' in the street
A F C5
Have you lost your will to see straight?
G5 F5 C5
Well to hell with New York City then
G5 F5 C5
New York City can go to hell
[Refrão]
Bm D
I'm takin' ya home
Am
Hang up the phone
E
We'll listen to radio
Bm D
Keep your head up kid
Am
I know you can swim
E
But ya gotta move your legs (2x)
Intro: A F C5 A F C5
A F C5 G5 F5 C5 (2x)
Verse 1:
A F C5
Fell asleep with a cigarette
A F C5
To the flicker of a TV set
A F C5
No one saw you wave your white flag
G5 F5 C5
No one saw your family photo album
G5 F5 C5
Never saw your family photo album
[Refrão]
Bm D
I'm takin' ya home
Am
Hang up the phone
E
We'll listen to radio
Bm D
Keep your head up kid
Am
I know you can swim
E
But ya gotta move your legs (2x)
Intro: A F C5 A F C5
A F C5 G5 F5 C5 (x2)
How to play Augustines
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 A. 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.