Harlem Boyzz
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G D/F#
Things are getting kind of shaky up in Harlem
C D
crack-heads are falling through the banisters
G D/F#
and the articles of college prima donnas
C Bm
keep me from noticing the flowers
Am D/F#
But oh my brother,
Em D/F#
tell me when will we let it all go?
G Am
if you prefer to wear your head outside-in
D/F# (D)
you know you're gonna do a lot of crying
G D/F#
Ohh oh oh oh oh
G D
Oh oh ohh, oh oh oh ohh
G D/F#
So you stumble your way into a Mcdonald's
C D
order a number five, it's criminal
G D/F#
Somewhere children are behaving in a garden
C Bm
fill up the ocean with a thimble
Am D/F#
But oh my brother,
Em D/F#
can we tell all the girls to go home?
G Am
if you prefer to wear your head outside-in
D/F# (D)
you know you're gonna do a lot of crying
How to play Harlem Boyzz
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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.