Quiet Town
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Intro
G D C D (x2)
[Verso 1]
G D C D
I know somewhere there is a party going down.
G D C D
Interesting people, conversation to be found.
C Am
I've lived in cities where there is no solitude.
C D
I've made some friends there that I hope I never lose.
G D C D G D C D
But for now I want to stay in this quiet town.
[Verso 2]
G D C D
The neighbors on my block, they've got stories to tell.
G D C D
This is the grocery but once was the hotel
C Am
And Mr. Driscoll, he just stands there with his smile.
C D
Inviting everyone he sees to come inside.
G D C D G D C D
This is the life, I want to live in a quiet town
[Ponte]
Am D G C
Oooo sometimes I miss the show
Em Am D
I learned a long time ago
Interlude
G D C D
(Whistling)
G D C D
(Whistling)
G D C D
(Whistling)
G D C D
(Whistling)
[Ponte]
Am D G C
Oooo sometimes I miss the show
Em Am D
I learned a long time ago
[Verso 3]
G D C D
Come Sunday morning there's a market on the square.
G D C D
Children are playing, bells are ringin' in the air.
C Am
Old men are drinking, it's a lazy afternoon.
C D
Content with thinking that there is nothing to do.
G D C D G D C
So for now, I'm gonna stay in this quiet town.
Outro
D G D C
In this quiet town
D G D C
In this quiet town
G D C D
G
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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
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