On Broadway
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Intro: (x4)
#1.
F Eb F Eb
They say the neon lights are bright
F Eb F Eb
on Broadway. (OBW)
F Eb F Eb F Eb
They say there's always magic in the air,
F Eb
on Broadway.
Bb Ab Bb Ab
But when you're walking down the street,
Bb Ab Bb C7
and you ain't had enough to eat.
F Eb F Eb F Eb
The glitter rubs right off, and you're nowhere.
F Eb
on Broadway.
#2.
Gb E Gb E Gb E
They say the girls are something else, on Broadway.
Gb E
(on Broadway.)
Gb E Gb E Gb E
But looking at them just gives me the blues.
Gb E
(On Broadway.)
B A B A
How are you gonna make some time..
B A B Db7
when all you got is one thin dime?
Gb E Gb E Gb E
And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes.
Gb E
(on Broadway..)
#3.
G F G F G F
They say that I won't last too long, on Broadway.
G F
(on Broadway..)
G F G F G F
I'll catch a Greyhound bus for home, they all say,
G F
on Broadway.
C Bb C Bb
But, Lord, they're wrong, I know they are,
C Bb C D7
Cause I can play this here guitar.
G F G F G F
And I won't quit till I'm a star, on Broadway
G F
(On Broadway.)
INTERLUDE: G F (x8)
#4.
C Bb C Bb
But, Lord, they're wrong, I know they are,
C Bb C D7
Cause I can play this here guitar.
G F G F G F
And I won't quit till I'm a star, on Broadway
G F
(On Broadway.)
OUTRO:
G F G F
On Broadway..(on Broadway)..(x4)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play On Broadway
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.