Not Bad For New Jersey
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Intro
A E A E D A E A E D
[Verso 1]
D A
I gotta tell you just how good it feels
E D
To know in the end that you chose me
A
I gotta tell you I'd follow you anywhere
E D
Stitch my heart against your sleeve
F#m A
In my mind I see the sunrise
E D
I'd like to show you what I mean
E
Baby
[Refrão]
A E
On the shore line, in the springtime
F#m D
I come back to life
A E
By the sea side, the little dream of me side
F#m D
Where we never say die
E A E A E D A E A E D
And I think we did alright
[Verso 2]
D A
I don't want to know how long you wrote
E D
I know the best things can take time
A
If I got to choose where my body lies
E D
It would be in your arms tonight
E
Baby
[Refrão]
A E
On the shore line, in the springtime
F#m D
I come back to life
A E
By the sea side, the little dream of me side
F#m D
Where we never say die
E A E A E D A E A E D
And I think we did alright
[Verso 3]
D F#m
I can't say I had a good time
E D A E
But after all this crazy, I think we did alright
E
Baby
[Refrão]
A E
On the shore line, in the springtime
F#m D
I come back to life
A E
By the sea side, the little dream of me side
F#m D
Where we never say die
E A
I think we did alright
[Ponte]
A
Not bad, not bad for Jersey
E
Not bad, not bad for Jersey
F#m D
Not bad, nah nah nah nah
A
Not bad, not bad for Jersey
E
Not bad, not bad for Jersey
F#m D
Not bad, not bad
Outro
A E A E D A
How to play Not Bad For New Jersey
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What is the starting chord?
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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.