Street Talk
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Am C
There's a rumor that's been going around
Am F
An old friend of yours just got back into town
Am C
An old love from out of your past
F
Has come back to haunt you she's talking real fast
Am D7
Street talk make you crazy
G C C/B C/A
Small talk's only for fools
Am D7
Street talk don't want to hear it
G E Am
You know they never play by the rules play by the rules
Am C
You know she'll never leave you alone
Am
She's knocking on doors
F
And you're the only one home
Am C
She says if you don't let her in
F
She'll blow your cover she'll pull the pin
Am D7
Street talk make you crazy
G C C/B C/A
Small talk's only for fools
Am D7
Street talk don't want to hear it
G E Am
You know they never play by the rules play by the rules
SOLO
Am C
There's word going out on the street
Am
How she's looking for trouble
F
And you're what she needs
Am C
The sidewalk serenade's just begun
F
Her back alley action got you under the gun
Am D7
Street talk make you crazy
G C C/B C/A
Small talk's only for fools
Am D7
Street talk don't want to hear it
G E Am
You know they never play by the rules play by the rules
Am D7
Street talk make you crazy
G C C/B C/A
Small talk's only for fools
Am D7
Street talk don't want to hear it
G E Am
You know they never play by the rules play by the rules
Am
Street talk
Copyright @ 1980 Bar None Music/Lovelust Music/Fumunda Music(BMI)
>From the "City" LP Capital Records
How to play Street Talk
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 Am. 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.