Pittsburgh
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Intro:
Fmaj7 F(b5) Em (3x)
Dm Dsus2 Am G Em/G G Em/G
Fmaj7 Em (8x)
Dm Am G Em/G G
[Verso 1]
Fmaj7
Oh, I love the rain
Em
And how the rain can turn
Fmaj7 Em
Shit into a rose
Fmaj7 Em
I overheard the TSA
Fmaj7 Em Dm
Going through my clothes
Dsus2 Am
As I wait
G Em/G G Em/G G
For her
[Verso 2]
Fmaj7 Em
I've always been afraid to sing
Fmaj7 Em
That's a little thing
Fmaj7 Em
Somehow, that's all I do
Fmaj7 Em Dm
Strange as that seems
Dsus2 Am
I've outlived
G Em/G G Em/G
My dreams
Instrumental Break
G Em/G G Em/G
Gm F# F Fsus4 G Em/G
F# Em
F# Em G Fmaj7
[Verso 3]
Fmaj7 Em
I empty my suitcase
Fmaj7 Em
In the street in the rain
Fmaj7 Em
Time slows like a new Van Gogh
Fmaj7 Em
Setting fire to the frame
Fmaj7 Em
Oh, I'm a flag where the wind won't blow
Fmaj7 Em
I'm a kid that never grows
Fmaj7 Em
My body lays, never taken away
Fmaj7 Em
Is it too true for me to know?
Dm
Oh, no
Am
Am I gone
G
Before I go?
Outro: Fmaj7 F(b5) Em (4x)
How to play Pittsburgh
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fmaj7. 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.