Los Angeles
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(Intro) E C D G A x2
A G D C A G D C
She had to leave - Los Angeles
A G
All her toys wore out in black
C
And her boys had too
A
She had started to hate
G C
Every nigger and jew
A G
Every mexican that gave her lotta shit
C A G C
Every homosexual and the idle rich
A G
She had to get out, get out
C A G C A
get out, get out, get out, get out
Chorus
C Bb C Bb
She gets confused
C Bb C Bb
Flying over the dateline
C Bb C Bb D
Her hands turn red
E D
Cause the days change to night
E D
change in an instant
E D
days change to night,
E D E
change in an instant
(segue) E C D G A
A G D C A G D C
She had to leave - Los Angeles
A G
She found it hard to say goodbye
C
to her own best friend
A G
she bought a clock on Hollywood Blvd.
C
the day she left
A G C A G
It felt sad, it felt sad, it felt sad
A G
She had to get out, get out
C A G C A
get out, get out, get out, get out
Chorus
then end on
E C D G A
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How to play Los Angeles
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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.