Down In New Orelans
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Intro: C Dm/C Cdim C
G Am/G Gdim G - 2X
G
verse 1
C G7 C
In the South Land there's a city way down the river
C G7 C
Where the women are very pretty and all the men deliver
G7
They got music It's always playin'
C
Start in the day time, go all through the night
G7
When you hear that music playin'
C
Hear what I'm saying, it make you feel alright
[Refrão]
C C/E D7 G7
Grab somebody, come on down
C Am7 D7 G7
Bring your paintbrush, we're paintin' the town
C C/Bb F7/A Fm7/Ab
Honey, there's some sweetness goin' 'round
G7 C
Catch it down in New Orleans
Intro: C Cdim Dm/C C Cdim G
verse 2
C G7 C
We got magic, good and bad Make you happy or make you real sad
C G7 C
Get everything you want, lose what you had Down here in New Orleans
[Refrão]
C C/E D7 G7
Hey partner, don't be shy
C Am7 D7 G7
Come on down here and give us a try
C C/Bb F7/A Fm7/Ab
You wanna do some livin' before you die
G7 C
Do it down in New Orleans
Intro: C Cdim Dm/C C Cdim G
C Cdim Dm/C C Cdim E7
ENDING
Am G F
Stately homes and mansions
E/C G/D C
Of the Sugar Barons and the Cotton Kings
Am G F C/E D7
Rich people, poor people, all got dreams
G7 C
Dreams do come true in New Orleans
ENDING: C Cdim Dm/C C Cdim C7
How to play Down In New Orelans
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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.