Manchester
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D D
I wrote me a book, hid the last page
D/B D/B
I didn?t even look; I think I locked in a cage,
D/G D/G D
Wrote a novel, cuz everyone likes to read novels
D
D D
It started with a word and it started pretty well
D/B D/B
About a rare and fragile bird that I couldn?t even spell
D/G D/G D
On the table, I think I left it on the table
D
D Bm
I found the last page in the sky
Bm G
Cold and sweet like an apple
G D
Found you and now the story has its proper end
G D
All alone, will you be mine?
A Bm
I haven?t felt this alive in a long time,
G D A
All the streets are warm today, hey
G D
I read the signs,
A Bm
I haven?t been this in love in a long time,
G D A
The sun is out, the sun will stay
A
All for the new day
D Bm G D
D D
The very last breath of the hero of out tail,
D/B D/B D/G
Would leave you only to guess did he truly prevail in the sequel
D/G D
I guess I?ll have to write a sequel
D Bm
My favorite part when I die,
Bm G
In your arms, like a movie
G D
It?s tragic but now the story has its proper end.
G D A Bm G D A A
G D
All alone, will you be fine,
A Bm G
I haven?t felt this alive in a long time,
D A
All the streets are warm and grey, hey
G D
I read the signs,
Bm A
I haven?t been this in love in a long time,
G D A
The sun is out, the sun will stay
A G
All for the new day
(double time)
G D A Bm A
G D A
G D
Will you be mine?
A Bm
The days are short, with the room in my life time,
G D A
All the streets are warm today,
G D
I read the signs,
A Bm
I haven?t been this in love
G D
in a long time,
G D A Bm
A G D A
It?s been a long time.
G D A
How to play Manchester
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.