New York City Song
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Intro: G C G D C G
Verse:
G
Said, hey little girl take me by the hand
Walk with me down this boardwalk one last time again
C G
We'll see those pretty pier lights, hear those carnival sounds
C D G
Gonna stop right at the top tonight, when the ferris wheel goes 'round
Verse:
G
You say that I've been restless, you don't understand
Tomorrow I'll be leavin' on that morning train
C
Gonna leave this candy apple town behind
G
And get out while I still can
C D G
Goin' to New York city, with this guitar in my hand
BREAK:
G C G
Been wishin' on these stars too long, been playin' in these bars too long
C G
Been hold up in your arms too long, been a prisoner of my heart too long
C G
Goin' to New York city, gonna find out where I stand
D C G
Then I'll be walking down Broadway, with this guitar in my hand
Instrumental:
G C
G C
G A D G
Verse:
G
Well I sing for these tourists, 'bout a dream life on the water
When the dream, it gets broken, this life gets harder and harder
C
Leave this candy apple town behind
G
And get out while I still can
C D G
Goin' to New York city, with this guitar in my hand
BREAK:
G C G
Been wishin' on these stars too long, been playin' in these bars too long
C G
Been hold up in your arms too long, been a prisoner of my heart too long
C G
Goin' to New York city, gonna find out where I stand
D C G
Then I'll be walking down Broadway, with this guitar in my hand
OUTRO:
C G
C G
Am C G
Am C G
How to play New York City Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.