Laurel Canyon
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F Bb F Bb
I love to great the day, love my hideaway in Laurel Canyon
F Bb F Bb
I don’t keep track of time, living on the dole in Laurel Canyon
C Bb C
Standing here trying to get a ride, I got my baby by my side
Bb C F
Some say we are the pride of Laurel Canyon
F Bb F Bb
Shades of Camelot, giving all I’ve got to Laurel Canyon
F Bb F Bb
John Paul Jones and Lizzy trying to keep it in, Laurel Canyon
C Bb C
Up and down here take your pick, light another candlestick
Bb C F
I don’t think I could ever keep Laurel Canyon
Looking out my door I can see that story, Laurel Canyon
Staying just above with the one I love, Laurel Canyon
Our good friend Felicity, she married old man Socrates
Standing under ‘neath the trees of Laurel Canyon, strange companion
I’ve got a dog named Gwinn wondering somewhere in Laurel Canyon
She goes out to play, seems to know her way through Laurel Canyon
Saw miss kitty chase a mouse living in a wooden house
I’m sowing flowers out on my blouse, Laurel Canyon, strange companion
Look out I’m gonna shout about good old Laurel Canyon
Staying just above with the one I love, Laurel Canyon
Good old, good old Laurel Canyon...
by: José Duarte
jtduarte1@gmail.com
How to play Laurel Canyon
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 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.