Berlin Beat
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Intro
Am Am Amadd9 Amadd9
Am
Once…
Am Dm6/B
Living life was just a hungry mouth to feed
E F
West was West and East was just a dead end street
Em Dm F Eaug E
Berlin beat… once
Am
Once…
Am Dm6/B
Uniforms were heaven sent glory bound
E F
Do you prefer the front or should I turn around?
Em Dm
Shaky ground, all that counts
F Eaug E
Is what you see in me
Am
I'm a woman and
Am
You are a man
Dm6/B E
You're not supposed to understand
F Em
Come on and take me, take me as I am
Dm
And think of me
F EAug E
Think of me…
Solo: Am Am Dm6/B E F Em Dm F Eaug E
Am
Once…
Am Dm6/B
Caught between the shadows dancing of the day
E F
And the sheltering charm of midnight cabaret
Em Dm
Straight or gay, come what may
F Eaug E
You find out who I am
Am
I'm a woman and
Am
You are a man
Dm6/B E
You're not supposed to understand
F Em
Come on and take me, take me as I am
Dm
And think of me
F Eaug E
Think of me…
Am
You know…
Am Dm6/B
It doesn't matter just how many walls will fall
E F
Falling bricks can never bring a change at all
Em Dm
Divided souls… are we
F Eaug E
So put your trust in me
Am
I'm a woman and
Am
You are a man
Dm6/B E
You're not supposed to understand
F Em
Come on and take me, take me as I am
Dm
And think of me
F Eaug E
Think of me…
Outro
Am Am Dm6/B E F Em Dm F Eaug E Am
How to play Berlin Beat
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 Am. 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.