On Broadway
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Introd.: G#7 F#7 (Eigth times)
G#7 F#7 (Eigth times)
They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway
They say there's always magic in the air
C#7 B7 (Three times)
But when you're walkin' down the street
C#7 D D#7
And you ain't had enough to eat
G#7 F#7 (Four times)
The glitter rubs right off and you're Nowhere
A7 G7 (Four times)
whooo oooo
A7 G7 (Eigth times)
They say the women treat you fine on Broadway
But lookin' at them just gives me the Blues
D7 C7 (Three times)
'Cause how ya gonna make some time
D7 D#7 E7
When all you got is one thin dime
A7 G7 (Four times)
And one thin dime won't even shine your Shoes
A#7 G#7 (Eigth times)
whooo oooo
A#7 G#7 (Eigth times)
They say that i won't last too long on Broadway
I'll catch a grey hound bus for home they All say
D#7 C#7 (Three times)
But they're dead wrong i know they are
D#7 E7 F7
'Cause i can play this here guitar
A#7 G#7 (Four times)
And i won't quit till i'm a star on Broadway
How to play On Broadway
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#7. 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.