Barrowland Ballroom
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Capo 1
Intro: G
G
Oh the lights outside they're as bright as the sun
C
They're much brighter than anyone
G
Oh the girls in the queue yes they're waiting for you
C
Well they're waiting for their song to be sung
Am C
And when the night turns to day and all the people go away
G D
It's not the same, tell me who's to blame?
Am C
And when the stars shine so bright on the cold December night
G D
I wish that I was on the stage
Am
Oh won't you take a ride with me
D
Through the Barrowland, our history
G C
And I'll sing you a song or two
Am D
People they may stop and stare but baby I just don't care
G C
It's all I need, and knew
Am
And they'll drink and dance and don't you know
D
It's all part of the show we're going to
G C
Maybe have to tell you
Am D
The people they may stop and stare but baby I just don't care
C D G
Tonight, it's only me and you
G
Oh nothing beats the feeling of the high Barrowland ceiling
C
When the band start to play
G
Won't you buy me a drink and I'll tell her what I think
C
If she gets in my way
Am C
And when the night turns to day and all the people go away
G D
It's not the same, tell me who's to blame?
Am C
And when the stars shine so bright on the cold December night
G D
I wish that I was on the stage
Am
Oh won't you take a ride with me
D
Through the Barrowland, our history
G C
And I'll sing you a song or two
Am D
People they may stop and stare but baby I just don't care
G C
It's all I need, and knew
Am
And they'll drink and dance and don't you know
D
It's all part of the show we're going to
G C
Maybe have to tell you
Am D
The people they may stop and stare but baby I just don't care
C D G
Tonight, it's only me and you
Bridge: G
Am D
And when the night turns to day and the lights they fade away
G C
I wish that love and life would pass me by
Am D
And when the band stops a song because there's something going on
G C
Well there is magic in the air I swear
Am D
And I wish that I saw Bowie playing on that stage
C D
I wish that I saw something, to make me come of age
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Am
Oh won't you take a ride with me
D
Through the Barrowland, our history
G C
And I'll sing you a song or two
Am D
People they may stop and stare but baby I just don't care
G C
It's all I need, and knew
Am
And they'll drink and dance and don't you know
D
It's all part of the show we're going to
G C
Maybe have to tell you
Am D
The people they may stop and stare but baby I just don't care
C D G
Tonight, it's only me and you
How to play Barrowland Ballroom
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.