Cab driver
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A7 G/B D D6 D A7 A9 A7
Cab dri - ver, drive by Mary's place;
A9 A7 A9 A7 D D6 D D6
I just want a chance to see her face.
D Dmaj7 D7 G G/F# G/E G/B
Don't stop the meter, let it race --
A7 A9 A7 A9 D Cdim Em7 A7
Cab driver, drive by Mary's place.
Cab driver, once more 'round the block;
Never mind the tickin' of the clock.
I only wish we could have had a talk --
Cab driver, once more 'round the block.
Cab driver, once more once more down the street;
There's a little place we used to eat?
That's where I laid my future at her feet.
Cab driver, once more once more down the street.
Cab driver, wait here by the door;
Perhaps I'll hold in my arms once more.
Then things will be just like they were before --
Cab driver, wait here by the door.
A7 D D6 Cdim Em7 A7
Cab driver, better take me home;
Em7 G/B A7 A7/5+ D6
I guess that I was meant to be alone.
D Dmaj7 D7 D7/F# G G/F# G/E G/B
I hope God sends a loved one of my own;
A7 A9 A7 A7/5+ D Dmaj7 B7
Cab driver, better take me home.
Coda:
G/B A7 G/B A7/5+ D Dmaj7 B7
Cab driver, better take me home
G/B A7 G/B A7/5+ D G D - A7 - D6
Cab driver, better take me home
How to play Cab driver
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.