College Town
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BbCapotraste:
3rd traste
https://open.spotify.com/track/6057YOpdLoMcm9mnIs2Vfj
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYk41p0AJgA
Worked out on request for Julia Gilis.
Songwriters: Ashley Gorley / Hailey Whitters / Jimmy Robbins / Nicolle Galyon / Shane
Mcanally
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[Intro]
| C*** G* | | Em*** D* | |
| C*** G* | | Em*** D* | |
[Verse 1]
C G Em D
Daddy threw a hammer, mama taught her to dream,
C G Em D
she's a first generation homecoming queen.
C G Em D
Got a mailbox letter, gonna make 'em all proud,
C G Em D
she's the first one to make it to a college town (college town).
[Interlude]
| C*** G* | | Em*** D* | |
[Verse 2]
C G Em D
Boyfriend throws a ball, he's got a hell of an arm,
C G Em D
he'll be a first string freshman, fresh off the farm.
C G Em D
They already named their babies, got a ring picked out;
C G Em D
as if they stand a chance against college town.
[Chorus 1]
Em D C G
She knows it all goin' in, not a thing comin' out,
Em D C G
she's got the world in her hands, four years to find out.
Em D C G
How to dress up and mess up and wake up drunk on a couch,
Em D C G
she'll get a heartbreak degree when love lets her down.
Em D C G
They don't teach you in school what you learn in a college town.
[Verse 3]
C G Em D
She'll come home for Christmas and cut off her hair,
C G Em D
got a whole new opinion her parents don't share.
C G Em D
They'll put her in her place, they'll put her feet on the ground,
C G Em D
she's on the first two lane back to that college town.
[Chorus 2]
Em D C G
She knows it all goin' in, not a thing comin' out,
Em D C G
she's got the world in her hands, four years to find out.
Em D C G
How to dress up and mess up and wake up drunk on a couch,
Em D C G
and she'll change her major, she's a poli-sci now.
Em D C G
They don't teach you in school what you learn in a college town.
[Bridge] (Slow counting to 4)
Am C
Losing her inhibitions
G D
and finding your voice, yeah.
Am C
She's makin' real big decisions,
G D
makin' out with the boys, she's makin' all kinds of noise.
[End-Chorus]
Em D C G
She knows it all goin' in, not a thing comin' out,
Em D C G
she's got the world in her hands, four years to find out.
Em D C G
How to dress up and mess up and wake up drunk on a couch,
Em D C G
she'll get a real crash course in what real life's about.
Em D C G
They don't teach you in school what you learn in a college town.
[Outro]
C G Em D
Oohoh, yeah,
C G Em D
oohoh, yeah,
C G Em D
oohoh, yeah,
C G Em D C*
oohoh, yeah.
How to play College Town
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 E. 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.