Fake City Life
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[Verse 1]
Cmaj7 G
Rather be on a dirt road than this city street
Cmaj7 G
Rather be fishin down by that little creek
C D
Rather be with my friends get out of this fake life
G
In the city
Cmaj7
Rather be climbing that hill
G
In my old jeep
Cmaj7
Half buzzed half stoned
G
My woman beside of me
C D
Rather be with my friends get out of this fake life
G
In the city
[Chorus]
C
Rather make my own wine
D
Make my own moonshine
G D/F# Em
Help my daddy tear that engine down
C
Grow a garden myself
D
Don’t need nobodies help
G D/F# Em
Just me myself and I
C
Rather be with my friends
D G
Escape this fake city life.
[Verse 2]
Cmaj7 G
Rather be in a tree stand than in this office space
Cmaj7 G
Rather be playing with a band than see my bosses face
C D
Rather be with my friends get out of this fake life
G
In the city
Cmaj7 G
Rather be sitting on the porch than watching TV
Cmaj7 G
Drinking on Cold beer and sipping Jim Beam
C D
Rather be with my friends get out of this fake life
G
In the city
[Chorus]
C
Rather make my own wine
D
Make my own moonshine
G D/F# Em
Help my daddy tear that engine down
C
Grow a garden myself
D
Don’t need nobodies help
G D/F# Em
Just me myself and I
C
Rather be with my friends
D G
Escape this fake city life.
C
Rather be with my friends
D G
Escape this fake city life.
How to play Fake City Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj7. 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.