New York 6am
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Guitar riff: A7
A7 A
The early morning light, sweeps the street clean
A7 A
Sound collect and rise, in tower canyons
G A/D
New York 6am
A7 A
Evening revelries are safely sleeping
A7 A
Melted all away, a whisper fading
G A/D
New York 6am (2X)
A7 A
Do you see the sunrise? On the eastern skyline?
A7 A G A/D
Do you feel the sunrise? Do you feel the morning light?
G A7 D
Ahh, Ahh, Ahh
D A7
And if you know the way out
A G
Why do you always want to stay?
D A7
And if you love the country
A G
Why does it rub you the wrong way
G A7 D
Ahh, Ahh, Ahh (2X)
A7 A
The weepy evening light, lays its head down
A7 A
Cabs go drifting by in yellow waves
A7 A
No more misery, your eyes are singing
A7 A
No more misery the sun has set til
G A/D
New York 6am (2X)
G A7 D
Ahh, Ahh, Ahh (4X)
How to play New York 6am
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.