See America
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Intro
C Em C Em C
[Verso 1]
C
Sleeping in a yellow cab
Em
My head against the barrier
C
Lost 'em as we touched St. Anne
Em
Stepped from the ferryboat there
F C G F C
Looked around the terminal, Paid the toll, And split the fare
[Refrão]
G F C
Wake me up Oh, wake me before Union Square
G F C
Got a couple numbers to call
G F C Em G F C
Tryin' to wrack my brains But I can't think of the name or the hotel at all
C Em F G# G
We're off to see America
C Em F G# G
We're asking for directions, yes
C Em F G# G
We're off to see America
C Em F G# G C
We're tumbling in our chariot
[Verso 2]
C
Speeding over soaking streets
Em
Tides of the destitute wail
C
Coughing up a lung of steam
Em
Rise from the underground rail
F C G F C
Never felt so far away, Up till now I was green
[Refrão]
G F C
Wake me up Oh, wake me before Union Square
G F C
Got a couple numbers to call
G F C Em G F C
Tryin' to wrack my brains But I can't think of the name or the hotel at all
C Em F G# G
We're off to see America
C Em F G# G
We're asking for directions, yes
C Em F G# G
We're off to see America
C Em F G# G
We're tumbling in our chariot
[Ponte]
G D
What a slender thread
G
I've been clinging to
D
All these cracks for me
F G
To slip into
[Refrão]
C Em F G# G
We're off to see America
C Em F G# G
We're asking for directions, yes
C Em F G# G
We're off to see America
C Em F G# G
We're tumbling in our chariot
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How to play See America
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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.