Massachusetts
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Introd.: G
Am C G
Feel I'm going back to Massachusetts.
Am C G
Something's telling me I must go home.
G C
And the lights all went out in Massachusetts,
G D D7 G D7
The day I left her standing on her own
G Am C G
Try to hitch a ride to San Francisco.
Am C G
Gotta do the things I wanna do.
G C
And the lights all went out in Massachusetts,
G D D7 G D7
They brought me back to see my way with you
G Am C G
Talk about the life in Massachusetts.
Am C G
Speak about the people I have seen.
C
And the lights all went out in Massachusetts
G D D7 G
And Massachusetts is one place I have seen
Am C
I will remember Massachusetts
G Am C
I will remember Massachusetts
G Am C
I will remember Massachusetts
Fade
How to play Massachusetts
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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.