Manhattan
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[Intro]dução: Verse
D F#m7 Bm7 A7 D A7 G/B A7 F#m7 Bm5-/7
Summer journeys to Niag'ra and to other places aggravate all our cares
Em7 A7/9-
We'll save our fares
D F#m7 Bm7 A7 D A7 G/B A7
I've a cozy little flat in what is known as old Manhattan
C9 B9 Bb9 Em7 A7/9-
We'll settle down right here in town
Melody
D Fdim Em7 A7/13 D9
We'll have Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, too
Fdim Em7 A7 A7/13- D Fdim Em7 A7
It's lovely going through the zoo
D Fdim Em7 A7/13 Bm7
It's very fancy on old Delancy Street, you know
G7 F#7 F7 E7 F7 E7 A7 G/B A7
The subway charms us so when balmy breezes blow to and fro
D Am7 B7 Em7 A7/13 D7M
And tell me what street compares with Mott Sreet in July
F#m7 Fdim Em7 G/B A7/13- F#m7
Sweet pushcarts gently gliding by
B7 Fdim B7 Em7 G/B Gdim Edim F#m Bm7 E9
The great big city's a wond'rous toy just made for a girl and boy
D Fdim Em7 A7/13 A7/9- D6 Fdim Em7 A7
We'll turn Manhattan into an isle of joy
D Fdim Em7 A7/13 D9
We'll go to Yonkers, where true love conquers in the wilds
Fdim Em7 A7 A7/13- D Fdim Em7 A7
And starve together, Dear, in Childs'
D Fdim Em7 A7/13 Bm7
We'll go to Coney and eat baloney on a roll
G7 F#7 F7 E7 F7 E7 A7 G/B A7
In Central Park we'll stroll where our first kiss we stole, soul to soul
D Am7 B7 Em7 A7/13 D7/9+
And "My Fair Lady" is a terrific show, they say
F#m7 Fdim Em7 G/B A7/13- F#m7
We both may see it close someday
B7 Fdim B7 Em7 G/B Gdim Edim F#m Bm7 E9
The city's clamour can never spoil the dreams of a boy and goil
D Fdim Em7 A7/13 A7/9- D6 Fdim Em7 A7/9- D6
We'll turn Manhattan into an isle of joy
How to play Manhattan
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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.