Girl In New York
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Am
Bags in your hand as you kiss me
E
Tellin' me you're gonna miss me
C D
Promise you'll be on your best behavior
Am
Give me your flight information
E
Call when you land, say you made it
C D
Sweet little me told you, "Go have a good time"
Dm
I didn't mean forget about me
Am
Ridin' in a yellow taxi
G Dm
Who the hell are you on your way to?
C
You said I was yours
E
Maybe just on the West Coast
Am
'Cause as soon as you left home
G F
You got wanderin' eyes
C
So I guess you lied
E
When you said I was special
Am G
You're not as smart as you think you are
F C
Baby, I know about the girl in New York
E
Who the hell is she
Am
Taking you from me
G F C
Baby, I know about the girl in New York
Am E
I know there's always temptation
C D
Guess I'm a little more patient
Am E C D
Baby, I've been on my best behavior
Am E
Fuck you for makin' me crazy
C D
While you buy her drinks out on 8th Street
Am E C
Sweet little you showin' her such a good time
D Dm
You easily forget about me
Am
Ridin' in a yellow taxi
G Dm
Back to your hotel, and she's comin' with you
C
You said I was yours
E
Maybe just on the West Coast
Am
'Cause as soon as you left home
G F
You got wanderin' eyes
C
So I guess you lied
E
When you said I was special
Am G
You're not as smart as you think you are
F C
Baby, I know about the girl in New York
E
Who the hell is she
Am
Takin' you from me
G F C
Baby, I know about the girl in New York
E
Who the hell is she
Am
Takin' you from me
G F C
Baby, I know about the girl in New York
How to play Girl In New York
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.