Downtown
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Intro: E D A D A D E
E A
Come outside, my sweet baby
E A
Break those plans, don't say maybe
A G#m F#m
It's good to feel alive
A G#m F#m
And waste away your time
E A
Close your eyes, my sweet baby
E A
It's a crazy time, it won't change me
A G#m F#m
Try to understand
A G#m F#m
I'm a complicated man
A G#m F#m
A diamond in your hand
B
Tonight
E E D A A
Downtown, what's that sound?
D A A A A D E E
A million people running on the ground
E E D A A
Head back, keep it black
D A A A A D E E
I keep all my money in a paper bag
E A
Tonight's the night, come on baby
E A
Wonder why you can't save me
A G#m F#m
Try to understand
A G#m F#m
I'm a complicated man
A G#m F#m
You try to split the band
B
Tonight
E E D A A
Downtown, what's that sound?
D A A A A D E E
A million people running on the ground
E E D A A
Head back, keep it black
D A A A A D E E
I keep all my money in a paper bag
E E D A A
Man down, what's that sound?
D A A A A D E E
A million people running on the ground
E E D A A
Head back, keep it black
D A A A A D E E
I keep all my money in a paper bag
Final E D A D A D E
How to play Downtown
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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.