Paradise City
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Intro
G
[Refrão]
G
Take me down to the paradise city
C
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
F C G
Take me home
G
Take me down to the paradise city
C
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
F C G
Oh won't you please take me home
Interlude
G
[Verso 1]
G
Just an urchin living under the street
I'm a hard case that's tough to beat
I'm your charity case so buy me something to eat
C
I'll pay you at another time
C Bb G
Take it to the end of the line
[Refrão]
G
Take me down to the paradise city
C
Where the grass is green and the wahinis are pretty
F C G
Take me home
Interlude
G
[Ponte]
D C
So far away
D C Bb
So far away
[Refrão]
G
Take me down to the paradise city
C
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
F C G
(Take) Take (me) me (home) home
G
Take me down to the paradise city
C
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
F C G
Take me home
How to play Paradise City
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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.