Courtyard
View chords used in this chart
brilliant.
Key: G (if you want to play with the record I believe it's std tuning, tuned down about
step).
Chords Used: G, G7, G7sus4, A, A7, A7sus4, C, C7, C7sus4, Em, D/D7
I. Intro (2 runs) + la, la, la, de da (notes: A B G A G)….
G, G7, G7sus4, A, A7, A7sus4, C, C7, C7sus4
II. Verses
G A A7 C C7
here's your ticket, you better be-lieve (better believe it's true)?
G A A7 C C7
long live the life we led at 2-10 (two one ooh that's you)?
G A A7 C C7
we're on a journey so you'd better run?
G A A7 C C7
try to get to your train on time
II. Chorus
Em A7 Em
i'm always going back (ahhh)
Em A7 Em
always going back to (ahhh)
Em A7 D
always going back to where you are
(ahhh) A7 Em
down in the courtyard (ahh)
Em A7 Em
is where you'll find me (ahh)
D G
going back to where you are
III. Bridge (maybe really just a post chorus)
...G.... C Em A7
and there's nothing …(ahh)… that i can tell you?
C D7
that you don't already know
C D7 G?…..that you don't …..already know
dear
Verse 2
i might get away from these 4 walls?(i might fly away)?i might escape from what's
me?(i might run away)?here in apple town is where i called you?here is where i called
you for advice
How to play Courtyard
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 G. 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.