Kansas City
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F Am
I listen to you time and time again
Am G C F
while you tell me just what’s right
F Am
and you tell me a thousand things a day
Am G C F
then sleep somewhere’s else at night
F C E7
I’m going back to Kansas City
Am F
And I love you dear but just how long
C G E7
can I keep singing the same old song
Am F
And I love you dear but just how long
C G
can I keep singing the same old song
E7 Am G C
I’m going back to Kansas City
F Am
And you call me to come and then I do
Am G C F
then you say you made some mistake
F Am
You invite me into your house
Am G C F
then you say you gotta pay for what you break
F C E7
I’m going back to Kansas City
Am F
And I love you dear but just how long
C G E7
can I keep singing the same old song
Am F
And I love you dear but just how long
C G
can I keep singing the same old song
E7 Am G C
I’m going back to Kansas City
F Am
And just you want to know every place I go
Am G C F
even a thousand miles away from home
F Am
You don’t care if I’m asleep or I’m awake
Am G C F
this fickle heart just turned to stone
F C E7
Going back to Kansas City
Am F
And I love you dear but just how long
C G E7
can I keep singing the same old song
Am F
And I love you dear but just how long
C G
can I keep singing the same old song
E7 Am G. C
I’m going back to Kansas City
How to play Kansas City
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.