East Harlem
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Intro: G C D G (2x)
G C
Another rose wilts in East Harlem
D G
And uptown downtown, a thousand miles between us.
G C
She's waiting for the night to fall
D G
Let it fall, I'll never make it in time.
G C D G (2x)
Intro: G C D G (2x)
G C
Another rose wilts in East Harlem
D G
And uptown downtown, a thousand miles between us.
G C
She's waiting for the night to fall
D G
Let it fall, I'll never make it in time.
G C D G (2x)
G C D Em (3x)
G C
Sound is the color I know, oh,
D Em
Sound is what keeps me looking for your eyes
G C
And sound of your breath in the cold
D Em
And oh, the sound will bring me home again.
G C D Em (4x)
How to play East Harlem
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.