Surf City
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Intro: Bb G A D
verse 1:
G Em G Em
I bought a '30 Ford wagon and we called it a woody, Surf City here we come
G Em G Em
You know it's not very cherry, it's an oldie but a goody, Surf City here we come
C Am C D
Well, it ain't got a back seat or rear window but it still gets me where I wanna go
[Refrão]
G
Yeah, we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
G
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
C
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
G Bb G A D
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, yeah
verse 2:
G Em G Em
They say they never roll the streets up 'cause there's always somethin' goin', Surf City here we come
G Em G Em
You know they're either out surfin' or they got a party growin', Surf City here we come
C Am C D
And there's two swingin' honeys for every guy and all you gotta do is just wink your eye
[Refrão]
G
Yeah, we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
G
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
C
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
G Bb G A D
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one, yeah
verse 3:
G Em G Em
And if my woody breaks down on me somewhere on the surf route, Surf City here we come
G Em G Em
I'll strap my board to my back and hitch a ride in my wetsuit, Surf City here we come
C Am C D
And when I get to Surf City I'll be shootin' the curl and checkin' out the parties for that surfer girl
[Refrão]
G
Yeah, we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
G
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
C
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
G
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, yeah
ENDING: Bb G A B G# Bb D#
How to play Surf City
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.