In The City (acoustic)
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A/D A/E A/D A/E
A/D A E
Somewhere out on that horizon
A/D A E
Out beyond the neon lights
A/D A E
I know there must be something better
A/D E A
But there's nowhere else in sight.
A/D A E
It's survival in the city, children
A/D A E
When you live from day to day
A/D A E
City streets don't have much pity, no
A/D E A D
When you're down that's where you stay UUUU...
A E / D
In the city...AHAAA...
A E / D
In the city...AHAAA...
A/D A/E A/D A/E
break
A/D A E
I was born here in the city
A/D A E
With my back against the wall
A/D A E
Nothing grows and life ain't very pretty
A/D E A
No-one's there to catch you when you fall
A/D A E
Somewhere out on that horizon
A/D A E
Far away from the neon sky
A/D A E
I know there must be something better
A/D E A D
And I can't stay another night
A E / D
In the city...AHAAA...
A E / D
In the city...AHAAA...
A E / D
In the city...AHAAA...
* Alternate:
Capo II
How to play In The City (acoustic)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A/D. 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.