English Man In New York
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
Em A Bm
I don't take coffee, I take tea, my dear
Em A Bm
I like my toast done on one side
Em A Bm
And you can hear it in my accent when I talk
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
Em A Bm
See me walking down Fifth Avenue
Em A Bm
A walking cane here by my side
Em A Bm
I take it with me everywhere that I walk
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
[Chorus]
Em A Bm
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
Em A Bm
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
[Verse 2]
Em A Bm
If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said
Em A Bm
Then he's the hero of the day
Em A Bm
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Em A Bm
Be yourself no matter what they say
Em A Bm
Takes more than combat gear to make a man
Em A Bm
Takes more than a license for a gun
Em A Bm
Befriend your enemies, confront them when you can
Em A Bm
A gentleman must walk but never run
[Chorus]
Em A Bm
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
Em A Bm
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
[Bridge]
Em A Bm
Be yourself no matter what they say
Em A Bm
Be yourself no matter what they say
Em A Bm
Be yourself no matter what they say
Em A Bm
Be yourself no matter what they say
[Chorus]
Em A Bm
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
Em A Bm
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
How to play English Man In New York
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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.