Late In Rome
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
This song was written by Neil Finn (his first song apparently) for his band 'After
Hours', used to prove
to Tim that Neil could support Split Enz on tour... it was recorded as a demo by both
Neil and Split Enz,
the latter of which can be found on Split Enz' 'Rootin' Tootin' Luton Tapes' (2007). The
chords are, of course
,meant for a Piano. Enjoy!
[Verse 1]
F Bb
Tired eyes remember the spotlights
F Bb
Tired eyes remember those late nights
Fm Eb6sus2/F F Bb7
With ladies on my arm, nights of passion
F Gm7 C
Is it too long ago and you could hear them say
[Chorus]
C Cmaj7/B Am G
Serge, he’s a dancer
C Cmaj7/B Am G
Knows each dramatic pose
C Cmaj7/B Am G
Rolls the ladies they fall over
C Cmaj7/B Am G
His future’s in his toes
F G
Am F Am F C9sus4 C7
[Verse 2]
F Bb
Who of you would know me now
F Bb
You lovers once cherished and gone
Fm Eb6sus2/F F Bb7
But I’ve slept late in Rome before
F Gm7 C
And my story many times been sung
[Chorus]
C Cmaj7/B Am G
Serge, he’s a dancer
C Cmaj7/B Am G
Knows each dramatic pose
C Cmaj7/B Am G
Rolls the ladies they fall over
C Cmaj7/B Am G
His future’s in his toes
F G Am C9sus4 C7
[Verse 3]
F Bb
Where are you now, flirting lover
F Bb
You are with a young man it seems
Fm Eb6sus2/F F Bb7
And all those times you had together
F Gm7 C
A part in his playful scene
[Chorus]
C Cmaj7/B Am G
Serge, he’s a dancer
C Cmaj7/B Am G
Knows each dramatic pose
C Cmaj7/B Am G
Rolls the ladies they fall over
C Cmaj7/B Am G
His future’s in his toes
F G A
How to play Late In Rome
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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.