New York
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Intro E B A
E B A
There's no need to say goodbye, girl
E B A
'Cause I ain't going nowhere
E B A
I have been lost inside my mind, girl
E B A
For so long I have lost track of time, girl
E B A
So New York City here I come
E B A
Hug me in, hold me with your wide open arms
E B A
I have been searching for something
E B A
And I think you might have what I am looking for
E B A
Oh, I think you might have what I am looking for
E B A
Yes, I think you might have what I am looking for
E B A
Well, I think you might have what I am looking for
G#m A
Or maybe you don't
B A
There's no need to say goodnight, girl
E B A
Oh, in the city that never sleeps
E B A
I need something to ease my mind, girl
E B A
'Cause it's racing like a car through city streets
E B A
I wish that I could run away from here
E B A
And never ever ever ever ever look back
E B A
But I'm still sipping back on vodka
E B A
Oh, still trying to figure out where I lost track
E B A
Yes, I'm trying to figure out where I lost track
E B A
Well, I'm trying to figure out where I lost track
E B A
And I'm trying to figure out where I lost track
G#m A
Way, way back
G#m A B
Oh, way, way back
E B A
I think that I should be moving on now
E B A
'Cause this town has held me for far too long
B A
Please, won't you tell me if I am wrong, girl?
E B A
Oh, 'cause the heart of a traveler is a spiritual one
E B A
And when I see them lights on Fifth Avenue
E B A
Well I'm gonna be a Dharma bum
E B A
When I see them lights on Fifth Avenue
E B A
Oh, at this time I'll know I've won
E B A
And at this time I'll know I've won
E B A
Oh, at this time I'll know I've won
E B A
Well, at this time I'll know I've won
G# A
And my life's finally begun
G#m G#m E
And my life's finally begun
How to play New York
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.