Manhattan
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Intro: Verse
C7M/9 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
C7M/9 Ebdim Dm7 G7/13 C7M/9
We'll have Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, too
Ebdim Dm7 G7 G7/13- C Ebdim Dm7 G7
It's lovely going through the zoo
C7M/9 Ebdim Dm7 G7/13 Am7
It's very fancy on old Delancy Street, you know
F7 E7 Eb7 D7 Eb7 D7 G7 F/A G7
The subway charms us so when balmy breezes blow to and fro
C Gm7 A7 Dm7 G7/13 C7M/9
And tell me what street compares with Mott Sreet in July
Em7 Ebdim Dm7 F/A G7/13- Em7
Sweet push carts gently gliding by
A7 Ebdim A7 Dm7 F/A Fdim Ddim Em7 Am7 D9
The great big city's a wond'rous toy just made for a girl and boy
D Fdim Em7 A7/13 A7(9b) D6 Fdim Em7 A7
We'll turn Manhattan into an isle of joy
C7M/9 Ebdim Dm7 G7/13 C9
We'll go to Yonkers, where true love conquers in the wilds
Ebdim Dm7 G7 G7/13- C Ebdim Dm7 G7
And starve together, Dear, in Childs'
C7M/9 Ebdim Dm7 G7/13 Am7
We'll go to Coney and eat baloney on a roll
F7 E7 Eb7 D7 Eb7 D7 G7 F/A G7
In Central Park we'll stroll where our first kiss we stole, soul to soul
C Gm7 A7 Dm7 G7/13 C7M/9
And "My Fair Lady" is a terrific show, they say
Em7 Ebdim Dm7 F/A G7/13- Em7
We both may see it close someday
A7 Ebdim A7 Dm7 F/A Fdim Ddim Em Am7 D9
The city's clamour can never spoil the dreams of a boy and goil
C Ebdim Dm7 G7/13 G7/9- D6 Ebdim Dm7 G7/9- C6
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 C7M. 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.