Chicago
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Intro
Am G C F Am G C F
[Verso 1]
Am F
I got drunk last night me and the same old guys
C
You would've rolled your eyes
G
God, I even love you when you're pissed off
Am F
Six months ago you said A month or so
C
Not that I'm counting though
G
Just staring at the seconds on my wristwatch
Dm
While you're running through the city where the wind picks up
F G
I'm running out of patience, love
[Refrão]
Am F
What if my heart gives out on me
C G
And they lay me six feet down at thirty three?
Am F
What if my car wraps 'round a tree
C G
And the last thought that I have is watching you leave?
Am G C F
If you make it to Chicago and you change your mind
Am G C F
I'll be waiting where you left me at the county line
Am G C F
Til the end comes calling I'll be yours for life
Am G C F
But take your time
Am G C F
Take your time
[Verso 2]
Am F
Put on your winter coat watch the river boats
C G
Cough through a pack of smokes lying 'til you're missing Carolina
Am F
Where the interstate only goes one way
C F
Is there something I could say to remind ya
[Refrão]
Am F
What if my heart gives out on me
C G
And they lay me six feet down at thirty three
Am F
What if my car wraps 'round a tree
C G
And the last thought that I have is watching you leave
Am G C F
If you make it to Chicago and you change your mind
Am G C F
I'll be waiting where you left me at the county line
Am G C F
Til the end comes calling I'll be yours for life
Am G C F
But take your time
Am G C F
Take your time
Interlude
Am G C F Am G C F
[Ponte]
Dm
While you're running through the city where the wind picks up
Dm
In between all of the sirens and the garbage trucks
F
I wonder if you've had enough
G
I wonder if you think of us
[Refrão]
Am F
What if my heart gives out on me
C G
And they lay me six feet down at thirty three
Am F
What if my car wraps 'round a tree
C G
And the last thought that I have is watching you leave
Am G C F
If you make it to Chicago and you change your mind
Am G C F
I'll be waiting where you left me at the county line
Am G C F
Til the end comes calling I'll be yours for life
Am G C F
But take your time
Am G C F
Take your time
How to play Chicago
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 Am. 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.