Hong Kong Money
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Intro
E
[Verso 1]
E
It's an eastern promise, it's a pot of gold
E
It's the oldest story that's ever been told, that's right
A
You can follow me but you gonna have to pay
E
Heaven's at the end of this alleyway tonight
[Refrão]
E A
Hong Kong money
E
Let that dollar roll
G A
All you need is the cash
C G
The rest ain't nothing but trash
A E
Hong Kong money
E
Stole my soul
[Verso 2]
E
Tried hard to shake it but I Guess I couldn't make it
E
Lord only knows it's hard on the opium run
A
I didn't really wanna hang around too long
E
Just wasn't my dish of egg fou yung no fun
[Refrão]
E A
Hong Kong money
E
Let that dollar roll
G A
Just as long as you make with the green
C G
You'll be cool if you know what I mean
A E
Hong Kong money
E
Stole my soul
Harmonica Solo
E A E F# G D E F# G D E
[Verso 3]
E
You can make it quick but you can lose it easy
E
You go in clean but you come out breezy, here's why
A
It's that yellow powder, it's sweet but it's sour
E
One false move and you can kiss this world goodbye
[Refrão]
E A
Hong Kong money
E
Let that dollar roll
G A
All you need is the cash
C G
The rest ain't nothing but trash
D E
Hong Kong money
E
Stole my soul
Guitar Solo
E A E F# G D E F# G D E
Outro
E
Hey you!
E F# G D E
Let it roll, let it roll, let it roll
F# G D E x3
(to fade)
How to play Hong Kong Money
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.