Sugar Montain
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D C
Oh, to live on Sugar Mountain,
D C
with the barkers and the colored balloons.
D C
You can't be twenty on Sugar Mountain
Am D
tho' you're thinkin' that you're leavin' there too soon,
Am D
you're leavin' there too soon.
D C D
1. It's so noisy at the fair, but all your friends are there,
C D
and the candy floss you had, and your mother and your dad.
+ REFRAIN + Am - G - D Am - G - D
D C D
2. There's a girl just down the aisle, oh, to turn and see her smile.
C D
You can hear the words she wrote, as you read the hidden note.
+ REFRAIN + Am - G - D Am - G - D
D C D
3. Now you're underneath the stairs and you're givin' back some glares,
How to play Sugar Montain
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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.