Little Italy
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E
Can't you hear the parade
C#m7 G#m7
Somebody's calling my name
C#m7 G#m7
There on the sidewalk
Amaj7 F#madd4
And all the people turn their heads to see
E
Ah mama,
C#m7 G#m7
Am I holding onto the wings of a prayer
C#m7 G#m7
Waiting for Rosie,
Amaj7 F#madd4
Tell me do ya think she cares
F#madd4 Gmadd4 G#madd4 Amaj7/E
Ah, just dancing in the streets,
F#madd4 A/B Repeat INTRO x2
In little Italy
F#madd4 Gmadd4 G#madd4 Amaj7/E
Ah, there all dancing in the streets,
A/B INTRO x2 A/B
in little Italy
E
You say I'm an old woman
C#m7 G#m7
And your old enough to live your own life
C#m7 G#m7
But stay out of the barrels
Amaj7 F#madd4
The boys are seeing you with the clowns
E
Ah but Rosie,
C#m7 G#m7
She gotta rainbow round her shoulder
C#m7 G#m7
You better not loose her,
Amaj7 F#madd4
Wild flowers make her heart go sing
F#madd4 Gmadd4 G#madd4 Amaj7/E
Ah, there dancing in the streets,
A/B Repeat INTRO x2
In little Italy
F#madd4 Gmadd4 G#madd4 Amaj7/E
Ah, there are dancing in the streets,
A/B Repeat INTRO x2
In little Italy
E
Do do do do do do do
C#m7 G#m7
Do do do do do do do
C#m7 G#m7
Do do do do do do do
Amaj7 F#madd4 Amaj7/E F#madd4
Bah bah bah bah
F#madd4 Gmadd4 G#madd4 Amaj7/E
Ah, there all dancing in the streets,
A/B Repeat INTRO x2
In little Italy
F#madd4 Gmadd4 G#madd4 Amaj7/E
Ah, there are dancing in the streets,
A/B
In little Italy
How to play Little Italy
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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.