New York
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[Verso 1]
C F
New York isn't New York without you, love
C F
So far in a few blocks to be so low
[Pré-Refrão]
Dm G
And if I call you from First Avenue
F C F C F C
Where you're the only motherfucker in the city
F C F C
Who can handle me
[Verso 2]
C F
New love wasn't true love back to you, love
C F
So much for a home run with some blue bloods
[Pré-Refrão]
Dm G
If I last-strawed you on 8th Avenue
F C F C F C
Where you're the only motherfucker in the city
F C F C
Who can stand me
[Refrão]
F
I have lost a hero
G
I have lost a friend
A
But for you, darling
G
I'd do it all again
[Verso 3]
C F
New York isn't New York without you, love
C F
Too few of our old crew left on Astor
[Pré-Refrão]
Dm G
So, if I trade our hood for some Hollywood
F C F C F C
Where you're the only motherfucker in the city who would
F C F C F C
Only motherfucker in the city who would
F C F C F C F C F C
Only motherfucker in the city who'd forgive me
[Refrão]
F
I have lost a hero
G
I have lost a friend
A
But for you, darling
G
I'd do it all again
How to play New York
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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.