Living In The City Is So Beautiful
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
The whole song is based on two main chords E (often E7) and B. Plus there is constant
melody by the
the lead guitar that plays the notes G# F# D# B and then B D# G# F#
[Intro]
E B x4
[Verse 1]
E B
E B
Watching the fire fall from my rooftop
E B
Deeper into my subconscious
E B
I suppress that fire
E B
Gonna get drunk today
E B
It’s only every once in a while
E B
I mean, come on, how long can you expect someone
E
To live on the corner of a highway and the corner
B
Of a construction site
E
Gonna get drunk today
B
Only every now and again
[Verse 2]
E B
Living in the city is so beautiful
E B
When you’ve got a partner and a room
E B
A waterfall, a river of meaning
E B
When you’ve got a partner and a room
E B
But don’t expect it to last
E B
Your landlord’s gonna kick you out
E B
And your partner is gonna kick you out too
[Verse 3]
E B
Living in the city is so beautiful
E B E
When you’re all alone sitting on that bench
B E
Looking out at some family
B
When you’re all alone on that bench
E B
And the wind is kissing your cheek
E B
That brief communion of the ether and flesh
E B
Yeah it’s cold outside and your tears are warm
E
For everyone lost
B
For everyone lost
[Refrain]
E B
Living in the city is so beautiful
E B
Living in the city is so beautiful
E B
Living in the city is so beautiful
[Interlude]
E B
[Refrain]
E B
Living in the city is so beautiful
E B
Living in the city is so beautiful
E B
Living in the city is so beautiful
[Outro]
E B x4
How to play Living In The City Is So Beautiful
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.