Bleecker Street
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[Intro ]
G D/F# C G/C C/G G/C
verse 1
D/F# C G
Fog’s rolling in off the east river bank
Am Am/G Am/F#
Like a shroud________
G Em
It covers Bleecker Street
B7 C
Fills the alleys where men sleep
G D/F#
Hides the shepherd___
Em G D/F# C G/C C/G G/C
From the sheep
verse 2
D/F# C G
Voices leaking from a sad cafe
Am Am/G Am/F#
Smiling faces________
G Em
Try to understand
B7 C
I saw a shadow touch a shadow's hand
G D/F# Em G D/F# C G/C C/G G/C
On Bleecker Street
verse 3
D/F# C G
The poet reads his crooked rhyme
Am Am/G Am/F#
Holy, holy________
G Em
Is his sacrament
B7 C
Thirty dollars pays your rent
G D/F# Em G D/F# C G/C C/G G/C
On Bleecker Street
verse 4
D/F# C G
I heard a church bell softly chime
Am Am/G Am/F#
In a melody________
G Em
Sustaining
B7 C
It's a long road to Canaan
G D/F# Em G D/F# C G/C C/G G/C
On Bleecker Street
How to play Bleecker Street
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 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.