Bleecker street
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G D C G
Fog's rollin' in off the East River bank
D7 G Em
Like a shroud it covers Bleeker Street
B7 C
Fills the alleys where men sleep
G D Em G
Hides the shepherd from the sheep
G D C G
Voices leaking from a sad cafe
D7 G Em
Smiling faces try to understand
B7 C
I saw a shadow touch a shadow's hand
G D Em G
On Blee------ker Street
G D C G
A poet reads his crooked rhyme
D7 G Em
Holy, holy is his sacrament
B7 C
Thirty dollars pays your rent
G D Em G
On Blee------ker Street
G D C G
I heard a church bell softly chime
D7 G Em
In a me---lody sustainin'
B7 C
It's a long road to Cainan
How to play Bleecker street
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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.