Downtown
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Intro (piano, 2X):
E A/E B/E
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Verse 1:
E A/E B/E
When you're alone and life is making you lonely
E
You can always go
A/E B/E
Downtown
When you've got worries, all the noise and the hurry
Seems to help, I know
Downtown
E C#m
Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
E C#m
Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty
G#m7
How can you lose
A B/A A B/A A B/A A
The lights are much brighter there
B/A A B/A F#7
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares, and go
Chorus 1:
E/B Emaj7/B
Downtown
A/B B
Things'll be great when you're
E/B Emaj7/B
Downtown
A/B B
You'll find a place for sure
E/B Emaj7/B
Downtown
A/B B
Everything's waiting for you
E A/B Emaj7 A/B
(Downtown)
E A/B Emaj7 A/B
(Downtown)
Verse 2:
E Emaj7 A/E B/E
Don't hang around and let your problems surround you
E Emaj7
There are movie shows
A/E B/E
Downtown
Maybe you know some little places to go to
Where they never close
Downtown
Just listen to the rhythm of the gentle Bossa Nova
You'll be dancing with 'em too before the night is over
Happy again
The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares, and go
Chorus 2:
Downtown
Where all the lights are bright
Downtown
Waiting for you tonight
Downtown
You're gonna be all right now
E A/B Emaj7 A/B
(Downtown)
(key changes to F):
F Bb/C Fmaj7 Bb/C
(Downtown)
Instrumental break (2X):
F Fmaj7 Bb/F C/F
/ / / / / / / /
F Am Bb C
/ / / / / / / /
(Downtown)
Verse 3 (partial):
F Dm
And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
F Dm
Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to
Am7
Guide them along
Bb C/Bb Bb C/Bb Bb C/Bb Bb
So maybe I'll see you there
C/Bb Bb C/Bb G7
We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares, let's go
Chorus 3:
F/C Fmaj7/C
Downtown
Bb/C C
Things'll be great when you're
F/C Fmaj7/C
Downtown
Bb/C C
Don't wait a minute more
F/C Fmaj7/C
Downtown
Bb/C C
Everything's waiting for you
F Bb/C Fmaj7 Bb/C
(Downtown)
F Bb/C Fmaj7 Bb/C
(Downtown)
Coda (repeat to fade):
F Bb/C Fmaj7 Bb/C
(Downtown)
How to play Downtown
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 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.