Surfin New Jersey
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Intro:
| C Am | % | % | % | (x4)
[Verso 1]
C Am C Am
Not a poet not even close
Bb F
Surfin' New Jersey
C Am C Am
The one I know isn't here
Bb F C
They look at me funny he-he-he
Interlude:
C Am C Am Bb F
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C Am C Am Bb F
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| C Am | % | % | % |
| C Am | % | % | % |
[Verso 2]
C Am C Am
Get in with our suits zipped up
Bb F
Bobbin' a while
C Am C Am
I try but I don't catch much
Bb F C
Driving home on the turnpike
Interlude:
C Am C Am Bb F
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C Am C Am Bb F
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| C Am | % | % | % | x4
[Verso 3]
C Am C Am
Shirtless in a silver sedan
Bb F
Air rollin' in
C Am C Am
Angry rock 'n' roll slips out
Bb F
Into the Pine Barrens
| C Am | % | % | % | x2
[Verso 4]
C Am C Am
Falling asleep in the sun
Bb F
Bow to the green
C Am C Am
Burnin' through the black of our shades
Bb F
Makin' toast of our dreams
C
Bearing the image of Christ
Outro:
C Am C Am Bb F
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(Repeat x8 and fade)
How to play Surfin New Jersey
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 C. 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.