Lonely Times
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DbCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
Db
Down in New York City everybody's lookin' pretty on a Saturday night
Ab
I heard you been steppin' out, you don't give our love no time to cool down
Bbm Db Fm
I heard it from a friend, said you been livin' real fast
Ab Db
He says it's not gonna last: lonely times got you down
[Verse 2]
Db
And on the streets of Chelsea everybody's goin' crazy, last night someone got shot
Ab
Heard a man's been spyin' and you're cryin' 'cause you have to undress in the dark
Bbm Db Fm
I heard it from a friend, said you been livin' hi-jinks
Ab Db
Bet you can guess what he thinks: lonely times got you down
[Chorus]
Ab
Lonely times got you down
Db
Do you need me around?
Ab
Do you cry in your sleep
Db
After your pretty boys leave?
Bbm
Yeah, lonely times got you down
Db Bbm Ab
Do you need me aro-ooo-ound?
Db
Lonely times got you down!
[Verse 3]
N.C. Db
And out in Staten Island purple mothers sit there cryin' 'cause their babies are gone
Ab
Standin' on the corner, watchin' girls walk by in order, the good times go rollin' on
Bbm Db Fm
Yes, I heard it from a friend, said you been livin' so fast
Ab Db
He says it's not gonna last: lonely times got you down!
[Chorus]
Ab
Lonely times got you down
Db
Do you need me around?
Ab
Do you cry in your sleep
Db
After your pretty boys leave?
Bbm
Yeah, lonely times got you down
Db Bbm Ab
Do you need me aro-ooo-ound?
Db Bbm Ab
Lonely times got you down!
Db
Lonely times got you down!
How to play Lonely Times
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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.