Barefoot in Baltimore
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"Barefoot in Baltimore"
(Mark Weitz - Ed King - Lee Freeman)
Intro:
(electric piano w/bass and congas)
F#maj7 G#m9 /C#
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Gmaj9 Am9 /D
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Chorus 1:
Am7/D Cm7
Barefoot in Baltimore
Abmaj7/Bb Abm9
Heel and toe with you
Gmaj9 Am9/D Am7/D Gmaj9 Am9/D Am7/D
/ / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
F#maj9 G#m9/C# G#m7/C# {continue}
Summer turns the stove on
And fun begins to cook
Barefoot walks in Baltimore
With empty pocketbook
Laugh at sizzling sidewalks
Don't step on the cracks
Old folks try to catch their breath
As children catch their jacks
Chorus 2:
G#m7/C# Bm7
Barefoot in Baltimore
Gmaj7/A Gm9
Heel and toe with you
F#maj9 G#m9/C# G#m7/C# F#maj9 G#m9/C# G#m7/C#
/ / / / / / / /
Verse 2:
Gmaj9 Am9/D Am7/D {continue}
Baltimore is music
Dancing in the street
Half-chewed Dubble Bubble
Tugging at our feet
Melted tar in crosswalks
Crab shells in the park
Pavement frying our poor toes
Until long after dark
{repeat Chorus}
Bridge:
Em7 Cm7
When night comes we can go walking
Gmaj9 A13
On the shores of Chesapeake Bay
Am9 D9
A silence tailored for talking
G#6 G#m7/C#
And a love with so much to say
{repeat intro}
{repeat Chorus 1}
Coda {repeat to fade}:
(vibes solo)
Gmaj9 Am9/D Am7/D Gmaj9 Am9/D Am7/D
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-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Barefoot in Baltimore
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#maj7. 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.