Fifty Dollar Love Affair
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Intro
Am7 D Bm7 Am7 D C
Am7 D Bm7 Am7 D C
Bb Bb C
Verse
Dm Dmmaj7 Dm7 Dm6 G G7
oh the romance of these harbour towns
Em7
lights that shimmer on canals
E7
and in the bottom of your glass
Dm Dmmaj7 Dm7 Dm6 G G7
the air buzzing with foreign tongues
Em7 E7
and the occasional cries of sailors, tramps and rock 'n' rollers
Bridge
G F G F G F G F
hey babe you look so hot tonight
G F G F G F G F
hey come over here i'll treat you right 'cause
[Refrão]
Am7 D Bm7 Am7 D C
a man's a man all right just like any other man
Am7 D Bm7 Am7 D C Bb
he'll search the town tonight for a fifty dollar love affair
Bb C
Instrumental
Am7 D Bm7 Am7 D C
Am7 D Bm7 Am7 D C
Bb Bb C
Verse
Dm Dmmaj7 Dm7 Dm6 G G7
and another taste of cheap delight
Em7
street food sizzling outside
E7
washed down with the local poison
Dm Dmmaj7 Dm7 Dm6 G G7
these back alleys with their pinkish lights
Em7 E7
and the occasional cries of smugglers, bums and credit card holders
Bridge
G F G F G F G F
hey babe i feel so good tonight
G F G F G F G F
i got shore leave and i sure ain't leavin' here till i prove that
[Refrão]
Am7 D Bm7 Am7 D C
a man's a man all right just like any other man
Am7 D Bm7 Am7 D C Bb
he'll search the town tonight for a fifty dollar love affair
Bb C
Outro
D C Bb
Bb C D
D C Bb
Bb C D
How to play Fifty Dollar Love Affair
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.