Dirty Water
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Intro: E A D A E A D
A E A
I'm gonna tell you a story
D A E A
I'm gonna tell you about my town
D A E A
I'm gonna tell you a big fat story, baby
D A E A
Aw, it's all about my town
D A E A D A
Yeah, down by the river
E A D A E A
Down by the banks of the river Charles
D A E A D A
(Aw, that's what's happenin' baby)
A D G D
That's where you'll find me
A D G D E A
Along with lovers, muggers, and thieves
D A E A D A
(Aw, but they're cool people)
B A#
Well I love that dirty water
A E A
Oh, Boston, you're my home
D A E A D A
(Oh, you're the number one place)
E A D A E
Frustrated women (I mean they're frustrated)
A D A E A D A E A D A
Have to be in by twelve o'clock (oh, that's a shame)
A D G D A
But I'm wishin' and a-hopin', oh
D G D E A
That just once those doors weren't locked
D A E A D A
(I like to take time with my baby to walk around)
B A#
Well I love that dirty water
A E A D A E A D A
Oh, Boston, you're my home (oh, yeah)
E A D A
'Cause I love that dirty water (Repeat and Fade)
How to play Dirty Water
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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.