Nowhere Massachusetts
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Capo 4
G D
It was wintertime I was watching the boys shoot rockets at the girls
G D
January, New Year and I'm watching the northern lights swirl
C G
You were in Nowhere, Massachusetts
C D
You were in Nowhere, Massachusetts
Now I'm in New York City and I'm watching the birds and the dogs
All the ladies laughing and men with their dirty thoughts
You were in Nowhere, Massachusetts
You were in Nowhere, Massachusetts
C,Am,Em,C,Am,Em,D
It was wintertime I was watching the boys shoot rockets at the girls
January, New Year and I'm watching the northern lights swirl
You were in Nowhere, Massachusetts
You were in Nowhere, Massachusetts
C
Em
You were in Nowhere
C
You were in Nowhere
Em
You were in Nowhere
C D C
You were in Nowhere, Massachusetts
Em
You were in Nowhere
C
You were in Nowhere
Em
You were in Nowhere
C
You were in Nowhere
Em
You were in Nowhere
C Em
You were in Nowhere
How to play Nowhere Massachusetts
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.