Katmandu
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E A
I think i'm going to katmandu,
E
That's really, really where i'm going to.
B
If i ever get out of here,
B7 E
That's what i'm gonna do.
A
k-k-k-k-k-katmandu,
E
I think that's where i'm going to.
B
If i ever get out of here,
B7 E
I'm going to katmandu.
A
I got no kick against the west coast
E
Warner brothers are such good hosts.
B
I raise my whiskey glass and give them a toast,
B7 E
I'm sure they know it's true.
A
I got no rap against the southern states.
E
Every time i've been there it's been great.
B
But now i'm leaving and i can't be late
B7 E
And to myself be true.
A
That's why i'm going to katmandu,
E
Up to the mountains where i'm going to,
B
And if i ever get out of here
B7 E
That's what i'm gonna do.
A
K - k - k - k - k - katmandu,
E
That's really, really where i'm going to,
B
Oh, if i ever get out of here
B7 E
I'm going to katmandu.
A
I got no quarrel with the midwest,
E
The folks out there have given me their best.
B
I lived there all my life, i've been thier guest,
B7 E
I sure have loved it, too.
A
I'm tired of looking at the t.v. news.
E
I'm tired of driving hard and paying dues.
B
I figure, baby, i've got nothing to lose,
B7 E
I'm tired of being blue.
A
That's why i'm going to katmandu,
E
Up to the mountains where i'm going to,
B
And if i ever get out of here
B7 E
That's what i'm gonna do.
A
K - k - k - k - k - katmandu,
E
Take me, baby, 'cause i'm going with you.
B
If i ever get out of here
B7 E
I'm going to katmandu.
(lead break)
A
I ain't got nothing 'gainst the east coast.
E
You want some people well they got the most.
B
And new york city's like a friendly ghost,
B7 E
You seem to pass right through.
A
I know i'm gonna miss the u.s.a.,
E
I guess i'll miss it every single day,
B
But no one loves me here anyway,
B7 E
I know my plane is due.
A
The one that's going to katmandu,
E
Up to the mountains where i'm going to.
B
If i ever get out of here,
B7 E
That's what i'm gonna do.
A
k-k-k-k-k-katmandu,
E
Really, really, really going to,
B
If i ever get out of here,
B7
If i ever get out of here,
C7
If i ever get out of here,
B7 E A
I'm going to katmandu
How to play Katmandu
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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.