New York In December
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Intro
C Dm F G7
[Verso 1]
C Dm
I miss New York when December rolls around
G7 F C
Cheap snow globes in Chinatown
C Dm
The way the streets get quiet when theres snow on the ground,
G7 G F C
And the corners turn to forests when the trees come out
[Refrão]
Dm
And I know
G7
Its not the same
C Am
as the movies with the happy end
Dm
You wont call a cab
G7
or shuffle in
C F
With apologies and a bottle of gin
Dm
But someday
G7
Id like to be
C
a holiday cliche
Interlude
C Dm C Dm
G7 C
[Verso 2]
C Dm
Theyre making angels up in Central Park
G7 C
All the lampposts are glowing in the dark
Dm G7
And a symphony's floating through the air
F C
like snowflakes falling in your hair
[Refrão]
Dm
And I know
G7
Its not the same
C Am
As all the movies with the happy end
Dm
We wont have a fight
G7
on New Years Eve
C Fmaj7
You wouldnt chase me to the airport when I leave
F Dm G7
But someday I hope it feels that way
Dm G7
Laughing in the dining room with our coats still on
C Am
Eyes are looking brighter like were 21
Dm G7 C
Where everything conspires til we fall in love
Outro
C Am Dm G7
C Am Dm G7
C Dm G7 C
How to play New York In December
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.