For Free
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G Fmaj7 Em
I slept last night in a good hotel
Am C F C
I went shopping today for jewels
G Fmaj7 Em
The wind rushed around the dirty town
Am C F C
And the children let out from the schools
Am G
I was standing on a noisy corner
C G F Em D
Waiting for the walking green
G Fmaj7 Em
Across the street he stood and he played real good
Am C F C
On his clairinet for free
( G D F C G D F C )
G Fmaj7 Em
Now me I play for fortune
Am C F C
And those velvet curtain calls
G Fmaj7 Em
I've got a black limousine and two ladies
Am C F C
Escorting me to the halls
Am G
And I'll play If you have the money
C G F Em D
Or if you're a friend to me-ee-ee
G Fmaj7 Em
But the one man band by the quick lunch stand
Am C F C
He was playing real good for free
( G D F C G D F C )
G Fmaj7 Em
Well Nobody stopped to hear him
Am C F C
Though he played so sweet and high
G Fmaj7 Em
And they knew he had never been on their TV screen
Am C F C
So they passed his music by
Am G
Well I meant to go over and ask for a song
C G F Em D
Maybe put on a harmony
G Fmaj7 Em
I heard his refrain as the signal changed
Am C F C Em
He was still playing real good for free
How to play For Free
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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.