Pavement - City Calm Down
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Great song. Great band. I personally think the bridge is absolutely brilliant and
perfectly fits with the rest of the song.
 
Did I miss anything? Messed something up? Email me at brittneyjackson04@gmail.com.
 
Am
I keep you astray
Am
I keep you apart
F
You know this is not the past on my mind
Am
I keep you astray
Am
I keep you apart
F
Even with the chance you would think I understood
Am G F
I said I'd throw more at the wind before you go
 
Em
Tell me I'm wrong
G
All in your heart
Am
I don't know
Em
I don't know
Em
Keep me alive
G
All in your heart
Am
I don't know
Em
I don't know
 
Am
I need you here
Am
I've fallen away
F
Fallen in our past, I know
Am G F
I need you to throw more at the wind before you go
 
Em
Tell me I'm wrong
G
All in your heart
Am
I don't know
Em
I don't know
Em
Keep me alive
G
All in your heart
Am
I don't know
Em
I don't know
 
Am
I'm leaning close to the edge
G Em
And I'm feeling an intense obligation
Am
I'm leaning close to the edge
F Em
And I'm hoping for a last conversation
 
Em
Fear
G
From away around
G Am
How I've lived before
Em
Fear
G
From away around
G Am
How I've lived before
 
Em
Tell me I'm wrong
G
All in your heart
Am
I don't know
Em
I don't know
Em
Keep me alive
G
All in your heart
Am
I don't know
Em
I don't know

How to play Pavement

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Am. 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.

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