Mexico City Christmas
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{Hook}
Gm F/A Gm/Bb F/A (x2)
[Verso 1]
Gm F/A
Slammin' on my brakes in front of a cop
Gm/Bb F/A
I never broke the law, I came to a full stop
Gm F/A
Face smeared with makeup, I look like a clown
Gm/Bb F/A
The insincere laughter is getting me down
Gm F/A
The scattered remains of my family don't talk
Gm/Bb F/A
I guess I learned to beef before I learned to walk
Gm F/A
And now I'm making up for lost time
Gm/Bb F/A
And I don't know if I can turn around on a dime
[Refrão]
Gm7
So, pull out the wires and shoot out the lights
Gm7
'Cause I'm lost in a dream and I can't breathe at these heights
Gm7
Run away, run away, run away
Gm7
Aye-aye-oh, aye-aye-aye
{Hook}
Gm F/A Gm/Bb F/A (x2)
[Verso 2]
Gm F/A
Les Paul Juniors hang from the wall
Gm/Bb F/A
Family portraits line the hall
Gm F/A
House-sitting for more successful friends
Gm/Bb F/A
The moon glitters off an S-class Benz
Gm F/A
So go and get your stuff, we're gonna move to France
Gm/Bb F/A
Don't be such a nerd, we'll leave it all to chance
Gm F/A
The ocean is roaring its eternal approval
Gm/Bb F/A
The tumor is eagerly awaiting removal now
[Refrão]
Gm7
So, pull out the wires and shoot out the lights
Gm7
'Cause I'm lost in a dream and I can't breathe at these heights
Gm7
Run away, run away, run away
Gm7
Aye-aye-oh, aye-aye-aye
Gm7
Pull out the wires and shoot out the lights
Gm7
'Cause I'm lost in a dream and I can't breathe at these heights
Gm7
Run away, run away, run away
Gm7 F#dim
Aye-aye-oh, aye-aye-aye
[Ponte]
Dm C/E
Being a poets a pretty good gig
Dm/F C/E
You fuck with the best stuff, then you keep the rest hid
Dm C/E
God takes out his little highlighter pen
Dm/F C/E
And he highlights the best stuff again and again, and he says
Dm C/E
I dont know how you missed this
Dm/F C/E Dm
Imma light it up like a Mexico City Christmas
Edim7
Im not the sharpest tool in the shed
Dm/F C/E
I try to get smart and I get dumber instead, oh!
[Refrão]
Gm7
So, pull out the wires and shoot out the lights
Gm7
'Cause I'm lost in a dream and I can't breathe at these heights
Gm7
Run away, run away, run away
Gm7
Aye-aye-oh, aye-aye-aye
Gm7
Pull out the wires and shoot out the lights
Gm7
'Cause I'm lost in a dream and I can't breathe at these heights
Gm7
Run away, run away, run away
Gm7
Aye-aye-oh, aye-aye-aye
{Hook}
Gm F/A Gm/Bb F/A (x2)
Outro
Gm F/A Gm/Bb F/A
Mountains, mountains, mountains under the ocean
Gm F/A Gm/Bb F/A
Climbing, climbing, climbing mountains under the ocean
Gm F/A Gm/Bb F/A
Mountains, mountains, mountains under the ocean
Gm F/A Gm/Bb F/A
Climbing, climbing, climbing mountains under the ocean, the ocean, the ocean, the ocean
Gm
How to play Mexico City Christmas
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.