Lonesome Town
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[Intro: ]
G Em C D (2x)
Verse I:
G B
There's a place where lovers go
C D G G7
To cry their troubles away
C Cm G Em
And they call it Lonesome Town
C D G D
Where the broken hearts stay {Lonesome town}
Verse II:
You can buy a dream or two
To last you all through the years
And the only price you pay
C D G
Is a heart full of tears
[Refrão]
C Bm
Goin' down to lonesome town
C D G G7
Where the broken hearts stay
C Bm
Goin' down to lonesome town
C D G
To cry my troubles away
Verse III:
In the town of broken dreams
The streets are filled with regret
Maybe down in lonesome town
I can learn to forget
Coda:
C Cm G Em
Maybe down in lonesome town
C D G C (arpeggiate)
I can learn to forget
G
{Lonesome town}
How to play Lonesome Town
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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.