Last Call To New York City
View chords used in this chart
(strike and hold E major)
It looks like we've finally had enough
Could handle this 'til now
There's nothing better in this town.
(pickstroke down high E major strings)
Looking out that open window
(pickstroke down high E major strings)
The air's so cold
(pickstroke down high E major strings)
Does nothing good to me
(pickstroke down high E major strings)
The feeling's all alone
(Pick the strings at this part)
(C# Minor)
And I'll stay for a while
(B major)
And I miss that fading smile
(G# minor)
Cause lately I've been missing
(A major)
(pause)
(E major) (B major)
I'll meet you in New York City
(C# minor) (A major)
Forget that boy you're coming with me
(F# major)(B major) (C major) (C#m ajor ) (F# major)
Cause every night I have to say goodbye
(A major) (B major)
Cause every night I have to say goodbye
(*Pickstroke down HIGH E major notes. At this part.)
(E major)
And it doesn't matter if we got no money
(E major)
We'll ditch this life that we've been living for so long
(F# major) (B major)
Now it's gone
(E major) (F# major) (B major)
Leave behind what we had for a life better where we belong
(G# major)
And I know that in your mind
(F# major)
That you'll leave everything behind
(B major) (C major) (C# minor)
Cause lately I've been missing
(G# major) (F# major)
and hoping for the best week
(A major) (B major)
(This Breakdown bit, uses the same chords as the Chorus, but it is strummed in
the way that the drums are played. So just strum it to what would come naturaly
by listening to the song)
You'll be waiting there
you'll be waiting there tonight, tonight
Show me that you care
show me that you care tonight,
You'll be waiting there
you'll be waiting there tonight, tonight, tonight
How to play Last Call To New York City
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 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.