October
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(NC) Dmaj7 G Dmaj7 G Dmaj7 G Dmaj7 G
Em C G Cm7
Dawn awaits a sleepless English town of coloured grey
Em C G Cm7
Here I roam the streets without you as summer fades away
F#m7 E F#m7 E Amaj7 Dmaj7 G Dmaj7 F# D
Down in the city at nights, hmmmmmmm, the cold wind blows
Em C G Cm7
Wherever you may be right now it must be getting late
Em C G Cm7
You're probably asleep already, I am wide awake
F#m7 E F#m7 E Amaj7 Dmaj7 G Dmaj7 G Dmaj7 G Dmaj7
Down in the city at nights, mmmmmmmhh
F# D Em C G Cm7
Don't be lonely so you've told me but don't you worry now
Em C G Cm7 G Cm7
Loneliness can be ignored and time has shown me how
F#m7 E F#m7 E Amaj7 Dmaj7 G Dmaj7 G Dmaj7
Down in the city at nights, oh, I'm missing you so much
G Dmaj7 G Dmaj7 G Dmaj7 Bm
F#m7 E F#m7 E F#m7 E F#m7 E
Down in the city, hm, down in the city, hmm, hmm
How to play October
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dmaj7. 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.