North Main Street
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CAPO: 2nd Fret
D A7 G D
Looking out my window, what do I see
Em G A7
That old sun comes shining through the cypress trees
C G E A7
A big old rambling house, built long ago for someone's wife
D Em G A7 D
In the heart of the city, living a mellow country life
A7 G D
Barbara's in the kitchen, she's making lunch for Jill
Em G A7
Richard's loading up the Ford for a trip into the hills
C G E A7
And Don's out in the yard, working on his car
D Em G A7 D
And I'm sitting in this quiet room, playing my guitar
A7 G D
Well, I can't call them my family, 'cause we're not of common blood
Em G A7
When I think about going home, this is one place I can come
C G E A7
Living on the road without a house to call my own
D Em G A7 D
That door is always open, it helps me feel I'm not alone
A7 G D
Well, many nights we've gathered around the table in this room
Em G A7
Singing songs and talking and looking at the moon
C G E A7
A summer to remember when our time had passed away
D Em G A7 D
It's hard to think where we might be ten years from today
A7 G D
All around this country, we're all singers in one band
Em G A7
If you have a friend who's travelling, won't you help him when you can
C G E A7
Share the things you've learned and he'll tell you what he's seen
D Em G A7 D
Let your songs bring you together, while you follow in your dreams
How to play North Main Street
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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.