Six Blocks Away
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[Intro: ]
D G D G D G A
Bm A
He sleeps all alone on Second Street
Bm A
With a roof over his head and food to eat
D G
But he can hardly make it day to day cause
D G A
Everything he wants is six blocks away six blocks away
Bm A
He's got a regular job and it pays the rent
Bm A
In a donut shop on 3rd and 10th
D G
But he doesn't understand why she turned him away
D G A
He can hear her heart beat six blocks away six blocks away
D G
Six blocks away dirty old street
D G
Six blocks away he can hear her heart beat
D G
Six blocks away dirty old street
D G A
Six blocks away he can hear her heart beat six blocks away
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Bm A
He walks real fast down the dirty street
Bm A
He turns his eyes from the people he meets
D G
It hurts so bad what can he say
D G A
He sends her a message six blocks away six blocks away
D G
Six blocks away dirty old street
D G
Six blocks away he can hear her heart beat
D G
Six blocks away dirty old street
D G A
Six blocks away he can hear her heart beat six blocks away
D G D G D G D G D G D G D G D
Six blocks away six blocks away
How to play Six Blocks Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.