Dirty Old Town
View chords used in this chart
[Verso 1]
D A
I found my love by the gas works wall.
G D
Dreamed a dream by the old canal
D
Kissed my girl by the factory wall
A Bm7
Dirty old town, dirty old town
[Verso 2]
D
Clouds are drifting across the moon
G D
Cats are prowling on their beat
D
Springs a girl in the streets at night
A Bm7
Dirty old town, dirty old town
[Verso 3]
D
I heard her siren from the docks
G D
Saw a train set the night on fire
D
Smelled the spring on the smoky wind
A Bm7
Dirty old town, dirty old town
Instrumental
|Bm7 |D |D |D |D |G |G |D |D |D |D |D |A |A |Bm7 |Bm7 |
[Verso 4]
D
I'm going to make me a good sharp axe
G D
Shining steel tempered in the fire
D
I'll chop you down like an old dead tree
A Bm7
Dirty old town, dirty old town
A Bm7
Dirty old town, dirty old town
Outro
I found my love by the gas works wall.
Dreamed a dream by the old canal
Kissed my girl by the factory wall
Dirty old town, dirty old town
How to play Dirty Old 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 D. 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.