Old New York
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Intro: Bb Bb Bb Bb
F# F# Db Ab
Bb
New York City The money sucked it dry
F#
Pull the culture from out the streets
Db Ab
It's all so gentrified
Bb
Alphabet city or down on 42nd street
F#
Or the Lower East Side
Db Ab
There was violence in the streets
[Refrão]Bb F#
The greatest city of them all But it just don't feel the same
Db Ab
I miss the old New York
Bb F#
The tallest buildings in the world But it just don't look the same
Db Ab
I miss the old New York
Bb
The Bowery slums Turned into fashion boutiques
F#
Where's all the gangs
Db Ab
Drug dealers and the freaks
Bb
The Big Apple has lost its taste 10 million people
F#
trying just to survive
Db Ab
This fucking urban waste
[Refrão]Bb F#
The greatest city of them all But it just don't feel the same
Db Ab
I miss the old New York
Bb F#
The tallest buildings in the world But it just don't look the same
Db Ab
I miss the old New York
BREAK: (I'm not sure if this bit is correct....any help please?)
Ab
The old graffiti trains Can't see out the window
F# Db
Gotta watch your back Or you might get jacked
[Refrão]Bb F#
The greatest city of them all But it just don't feel the same
Db Ab
I miss the old New York
Bb F#
The tallest buildings in the world But it just don't look the same
Db Ab
I miss the old New York
OUTRO: Bb Bb Bb Bb
F# F# Db Ab
How to play Old New York
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.