My Old Town
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Intro:
D A
B7 D E
A
verse 1:
A E A
This is fine old place to live
D Dmaj7 D
A little take, a little give
E E7 A E
The river flows, our life it goes on like before
verse 2:
A E A
A few more shops they’re closing down
D Dmaj7 D
They say the High Street’s leaving town
E E7 A
The Celtic Tiger’s lost his swagger and his roar
Refrain:
E B7 E B7
I know progress never stops
E B7 E E7
And we can’t wind back the clock
[Refrão]
A A7 D
But I remember my old town, and it’s getting me down
A E
All their changes bring nothing but sorrow
A A7 D
This new world I can face, but why must they replace
Dm A E D A
My old town with their brand new tomorrow?
B7 D E
A
verse 3:
A E A
And now the Pound Shops are on the rise
D Dmaj7 D
While Pay Day Lenders, they multiply
E E7 A E
And there’s a KFC where it used to be a bank
verse 4:
A E A
And at the station, in the rain
D Dmaj7 D
The youth are queuing for a train
E E7 A
We’re leaving home and wondering who to thank
[Refrão]
A A7 D
Yes, I remember my old town, and it’s getting me down
A E
All their changes bring nothing but sorrow
A A7 D
This new world I can face, but why must they replace
Dm A E D E
My old town with their brand new tomorrow?
A A7 D
This new world I can face, but why must they replace
Dm A E D A
My old town with their brand new tomorrow?
B7 D E
A
How to play My Old Town
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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.