Broadway Hotel - Al Stewart

Broadway Hotel

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F#m D F#m D
You told the man in the Broadway Hotel
E Dmaj7 C#m D
Nothing was stranger than being yourself
F#m D F#m D Bm
And he replied with a tear in his eye
E Dmaj7 E Dmaj7
Love was a roll-a-way just a cajole away
E Dmaj7 C#m D
Mist on a summer's day, nothing was clear
E Dmaj7 E Dmaj7
Love was a smile away just a de-file away
E Dmaj7 C#m D D
I sought it every way no-one came near
 
A G
A-lone in your room you hide as the
F#m E
Night rolls by in the street outside of you
A G
Feel over the words he said till they
F#m E C#m D
Turn to rain all a-round your head
A G
You're seeking a hide-away where the
F#m E
Light of day doesn't touch your face, and a
A G
Door sign keeps the world away
 
----> ÚLTIMO VERSO F#m E C#m C#m
Be-hind the shades of of your silent days.
 
FINAL F#m E6 Dmaj7 C#m (repete)

How to play Broadway Hotel

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F#m. 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.

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