Street Corner Talking
View chords used in this chart
intro riff E-A-E 4 times
5th riff drums enter...
C A Em
Came to the city, left my happy home (repeat E-A-E riff 2x)
C A Em
Came to the city, left my happy home (change 2nd riff to E-G-E)
B7 A7
But I didn't realize, learned my le-sson wrong (change 2nd riff to E-G-E)
Street corner talkin, wondrin' what I'm gonna do
Street corner talkin, wondrin' what I'm gonna do
If you can't get a job, the cops'll take care of you
SOLO (through one verse)
It's the same what a shame, no matter where you go
It's the same what a shame, no matter where you go
People wondrin' what to do, too much time for me and you
SOLO (through one verse)
Street corner talkin, wondrin' what I'm gonna do
Street corner talkin, wondrin' what I'm gonna do
If you can't get a job, the cops'll take care of you
(repeat E-G-E riff to fade
with solo style overlay)
How to play Street Corner Talking
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.