B-side of 'New York Mining Disaster 1941', and one of my all-time favorite
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
(acoustic guitar w/strings):
Em /D /C# /B
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
Em D
I walk the lonely streets
A E
I watch the people passing by
Em D
I used to smile and say hello
A E
Yes, I was just a happy guy
(drums enter midway through each verse)
Then you happened, girl
This feeling that possesses me
I just can't move myself
I guess it all just had to be
Chorus:
A D E
I can't see nobody
A D E
No, I can't see nobody
A D E A [1-3: N.C.; 5: end cold]
My eyes can only look at you
E [1-3: N.C.]
You
Verse 2:
I used to have a brain
I used to think of many things
I watched the falling rain
And listened to the sweet bird sing
Don't ask me why, little girl
I love you and that's all I can say
You're every, every breath that I take
You are my nights, my night and day
[repeat chorus]
Verse 3 (note extra lines):
Every single word you hear, girl
Is coming from this heart of mine
I've never felt like this before
A love like yours, so young and fine
And now as I try to forget you
It doesn't work out anyway
I loved you such a long time ago
Though in my eyes you'll always stay
Every single word you hear
Is coming from this heart of mine
I loved you such a long time ago
A E
Don't know why, girl I don't know why
(Baby, such a long time
Baby, such a long time
Baby, such a long time)
[repeat chorus]
[repeat chorus; end cold as indicated]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play B-side of 'New York Mining Disaster 1941', and one of my all-time favorite
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 Em. 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.