Seattle
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C Am F
Above the bar the TVs are showing the game
C
But we're not watching it, we're hardly focussing
C/B Am
Through the windows in the fading day
Dm Bbmaj7
1st Avenue is turning grey
F
C F
Do you ever look at me and see another man
Dm G C
Let's get two more beers and try to make a plan
C/B Am
Sometimes it feels as though I have a key
Dm Bbmaj7
But every time I try it it won't turn for me
F C
Seattle - you've got to love the rain
Bb6/9 Fsus4/G
And we both love rain
C
We both love rain
C
Am F
We watched the city skyline from the ferry deck
C
And you put your arms around my neck
C/B Am Dm
We talked of looking just out of town
Bbmaj7
Now it's looking like a dream shot down
F
C F
I still believe that there's somewhere for us
Dm G C
But now it's something that we don't discuss
C/B Am Dm
And you're the best thing I ever knew
Bbmaj7
Stay with me, baby, and we'll make it to
We'll make it to
F C
Seattle - you've got to love the rain
Bb6/9 Fsus4/G
And we both love rain
C
We both love rain
F C
Seattle - I want you just the same
Bb6/9 Fsus4/G
And we both love rain
C Bb6/9
We both love rain
C Bb6/9
C
How to play Seattle
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.