Modern Blue
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capo 4th fret
Intro
B7 Em Em C G Em Em C G Em Em C G
Em C G Em Em C G
I went to Barcelona on the midnight train
Em C G Em Em C G
I walked the streets of Paris in the pouring rain
Em C G Em Em C G
I flew across an island in the northern sea
Em C G
And I ended up in Memphis, Tennessee
[Refrão] C
I keep my head down
D
I keep my eyes on you
Em
Its a big wide world
C G Em Em C G
With a million shades of modern blue
Em Em C G
Em C G Em Em C G
Everybody around here moves too fast
Em C G Em Em C G
And it feels so good but its never gonna last
Em C G Em Em C G
Everything I had is twice what I knew
Em C G
But I dont have nothin if I dont have you
[Refrão] C
I keep my head down
D
I keep my eyes on you
Em
Its a big wide world
C D
With a million shades of modern blue
Bridge
Am Am G G
Em Em G D
Am Am B7 B7 B7
B7 Em C G Em Em C G
Will you still be there when I round the curve?
Em C G Em Em C G
Will you hold my hand when I lose my nerve?
Em C G Em Em C
I went to Barcelona and my mind got changed
G Em C G
So Iâ??m headin back to Memphis on the midnight train
[Refrão] C
keep my head down
D
I keep my eyes on you
Em Em
Its a big wide world
Em C
I keep my head down
D Em Em
I keep my eyes on you
C
I keep my head down
D
I keep my eyes on you
Em
Its a big wide world
C G Em Em C G
With a million shades of modern blue
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How to play Modern Blue
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 B7. 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.