New Mexico
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
NEW MEXICO (DEMO)
As recorded by Billy Joel
(1973 recording from the 2005 Box-Set MY LIVES)
[Intro]
C G Bb F
[Verse 1]
C G
Today I'm living like a rich man's son
Bb F
Tomorrow morning I could be a bum
C
It doesn't matter which direction, though
Bb F
I know a woman in New Mexico
[Chorus]
Dm G Dm G
Worse comes to worse I'll get a along
Dm G Dm G
I don't know how but sometimes I can be strong
[Verse 2]
C G
And if I don't have a car I'll hitch
Bb F
I got my thumb and she's a son of a bitch
C G
I'll do my writing on my road guitar
Bb F
And make a living at a piano bar
[Chorus]
Dm G Dm G
Worse comes to worse I'll get along
Dm G Dm G
I don't know how but sometimes I can be strong
[Bridge]
Bb
Oooh
F C G
Lightning and thunder flashed across the roads we drove upon
Bb
Oooh
F Am G
But it's clear skies we're under when we are together, when we sing this song
[Harmonica Solo]
C G Bb F
C G Bb F
[Chorus]
Dm G Dm G
Worse comes to worse I'll get along
Dm G Dm G
I don't know how but sometimes I can be strong
[Verse 3]
C G
Fun ain't easy if it ain't free
Bb F
Too many people got a hold on me
C G
But I know something that they don't know
Bb F
I know a woman in New Mexico
[Chorus]
Dm G Dm G
Worse comes to worse I'll get along
Dm G Dm G
I don't know how but sometimes I can be strong
[Outro]
Bb F C
Oooooooooh
How to play New Mexico
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What is the starting chord?
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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.