New York
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Intro: Db F Db Ab F 2x
Db F Db Ab
I don't believe the things I say
Db F Ab
About us when I'm drunk
Db F Db Ab
And distance leaves a bitter taste
Db
When you're gone
F Ab
When you're gone
(Ab) Db F
In New York
F Db A
In New York
A Db F
In New York
A F
In New York (slow)
Drum enter
Db F Db Ab
I walk the line of great unknowns
Db F Ab
but I never question those
Db F
And I go back
Db F
to where we last met
Ab F
and tell you so
Ab
tell you so
(Ab) Db F
In New York
F Db A
In New York
A Db F
In New York
A F
In New York (slow)
How to play New York
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Db. 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.