London
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G
C D G C D G
I am gonna call that number, I don't really mean
C D EM D
To wake you from your slumber, While England is asleep.
C D G C D G
The hotel is just like yesterdays, and the city has no name.
C D EM D
It just stands there in a grey haze, And my room is the same.
[Refrão]G C EM G EM D C
Well , Im gonna call that number, So far across the sea,
D G C G D C D G
I wish I was in London, Thats where i wanna be,Thats where i wanna be
C G C D G
I love it when you miss me, And I'm unhappy too.
C D C
Oh please don't you forget me, I am so in love with you.
G C D EM
Yeah, it won't be long now, And even though I know
C D C
I seem to leave my heart behind me, Every time I go.
[Refrão]G C EM G EM D C
Well , Im gonna call that number, So far across the sea,
D G C G D C D G
I wish I was in London, Thats where i wanna be(RPT)Thats where i wanna be
Em C G
Well, I feel so tired and lonely, I'm thinking of you lover,
D C G AM G (4 BARS)
I wish you could console me, May be when it's over ...
C D G C D G
I am gonna call that number, Though I don't really mean
C D EM D
To wake you from your slumber, While England is asleep.
C D G C D G
And the hotel is just like yesterday's, And the city has no name,
C D EM D G
It just stands there in a grey haze, And my room is, my room is the same.
[Refrão]G C EM G EM D C
Well , Im gonna call that number, So far across the sea,
D G C G D C D G
I wish I was in London,Thats where i wanna be(RPT)Thats where i wanna be
G C G C G G
I hope fellow UG site users enjoy this Folk song used by the BBC as part of the
Olympic 2012 coverage,
Mark W.
How to play London
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 G. 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.