New York
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Intro: D, G, A, D, G, G/F#, Em7, A, A, A, A*
D G
Please can we go away
A D
get out of here somehow today
G G/F# Em7 D*
to a place that I heard on the radio never sleeps
A, A, A, A*
D G
I'll get a job at a bar
A D
you can be a waitress serve cheep cigars
G G/F# Em7 D* A A* A A*
to fat mustachio men in suits you'll be cute
G G/F# Em7
Fuck what they say
G G/F# Em7
fuck it if they talk
G G/F# Em7
It really don't matter
G G/F# Em7
I'm going to new york
How to play New York
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.