Brooklyn Bridge
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C F C
Well I had me a girl with the golden curls she vowed to treat me right
G7 C F C
But here I am and I'm all alone on the Brooklyn Bridge tonight
F G7 C
On the Brooklyn Bridge tonight
F C
A thousand thoughts run through my mind as I watch the city lights
G7 C F C
My love is gone and I'm all alone on the Brooklyn Bridge tonight
F G7 C
On the Brooklyn Bridge tonight
F C
Well it really has been a blue blue day
F C
And the water looks cold in the East River Bay
F C
The water looks cold in East River Bay
F C
Standin' by the long steel rail lookin' far below
G7 C F C
I heard a voice that seemed to say darlin' please don't go
F G7 C
(Darlin' please don't go)
F C
So I hurried home and a waitin' for me standin' by the door
G7 C F C
I saw the girl with the golden curls she said I'll never leave you no more
F G7 C
I'll never leave you no more
F C
Well it must have been my lucky day
F C
Cause the water looked cold in the East River Bay
F C
The water looked cold in the East River Bay
How to play Brooklyn Bridge
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 C. 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.