Detroit City
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DETROIT CITY
C F
Said you got tired of the same old rock n roll
C
Let’s anew at sunset, life with a lot more soul
Am G
Well I know you spend a lot of time alone in your head
C F
Remember what you said
C G
I never thought you’d be so easily lead
(Pre-Chorus)
Em F
One million lights, they’re burning our eyes til the morning
E G
Run for our lives as you watch all the cars on the freeway
[Refrão] C F Dm
And you said I… I come from Detroit City
C F Dm
I… I’m hard to satisfy
C G F
And I want someone like you, you look so pretty
C
In Detroit City
F Dm C
C F
You said you got some on the city again, it's dreams
C
They make cuts in the heat while the siren screams
Am G
I couldn’t believe someone like me would leave you so weak
F
We’re dancing in the street
C G
You know we don’t need no sleep
(Pre-Chorus)
Em F
One million lights, they’re burning our eyes til the morning
E G
Run for our lives as you watch all the cars on the freeway
[Refrão] C F Dm
And you said I… I come from Detroit City
C F Dm
I… I’m hard to satisfy
C G F
And I want someone like you, you look so pretty
C
In Detroit City
F Dm C
F Dm
(Bridge)
C
And now the lights are burning out
F
And now the boys are turning back
G
But you stay here with me
C
In the city
[Refrão] C F Dm
And he said I… I come from Detroit City
C F Dm
I… I’m hard to satisfy
C G F
And I want someone like you, you look so pretty
C
In Detroit City
F Dm C
F Dm C
F Dm C
F Dm
Detroit City
C
Detroit City
F
Detroit City
Dm C
Detroit, Detroit, Detroit
How to play Detroit City
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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.