Old Town
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[Intro ]:G
Verse One
G
The girl's a fool
C6
She broke the rule
C
She hurt him hard
Am G
This time you will break down
G
She's lost his trust
C6
And so she must
C
Know all is lost
Am G
The system has broke down
D7 Em
Romance has broke down
Chorus
[Refrão]
Am G
This boy is crackin'up
D Em
This boy has broken down
Am G
This boy is crackin'up
D Em
This boy has broke down
Verse Two
G
She plays it hard
C6 C
She plays it tough
Am
But that's enough
G
The love is over
G C6 C
She's broke his heart and that is rough
Am G
But in the end he'll soon recover
D7 Em
The romance is over
Chorus
[Refrão]
Am G
This boy is crackin'up
D Em
This boy has broken down
Am G
This boy is crackin'up
D Em
This boy has broke down
(Instrumental)
G C6 C Am G
G C6 C Am G
D7 Em
Chorus
[Refrão]
Am G
This boy is crackin'up
D Em
This boy has broken down
Am G
This boy is crackin'up
D Em
This boy has broke down
Bridge
*note: during the bridge strum each chord once.
G G
I've been spending my money
C6 C
In the old town
Am Am
Is not the same honey
G
With you not around
G G
I've been spending my time
C6 C
In the old town
Am Am
I sure miss you honey
G
Now you're not around
D7 D7
You're not around
D7 Em Em
This old town
G
Ola
Chorus
[Refrão]
Am G
This boy is crackin'up
D Em
This boy has broken down
Am G
This boy is crackin'up
D Em
This boy has broke down
Am G
This boy is crackin'up
D Em
This boy has broken down
Am G
This boy is crackin'up
D Em
This boy has broke down
How to play Old Town
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.