The City
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Intro: A A7M D Dm
[Verso 1]
A
Go through the day
A7M
But I'll be checking on my phone
D
To see if you called
Dm
You didn't call
A
One of the boys
A7M
I'll be chill, I'll keep my cool
D
But don't play me for the fool
Dm
Don't be so cruel
A A7
'Cause I can fake it that I'm happy
D Dm
But this time you can see
A A7
You try to make a good memory
D Dm
'Cause you like my jealousy
But you're
[Pré-Refrão]
A
Out in the city
A7
When you should be here with me
D
I know I might be boring
Dm
But I'm not one for pity
A
Have a ball
A7M
At the Whitney with your friends
All so pretty
D
I know I'm being dramatic
Dm
So I'll go and wish you
[Refrão]
A A7
Have fun in the city, oh, oh, oh
D Dm
Have fun in the city, oh, oh, oh
(Ah, ah, ah)
[Verso 2]
A
Time passes slow
A7M
And I've called everyone I know
D
But the more that people come over
Dm
I realize I'm getting worse than I was alone
A
Close down my phone
A7M
I've been on it so much my eyes hurt
D
And the outside is getting darker
Dm
I'm tired and it's getting harder and harder to
A A7M
Fake it that I'm truly happy (Happy)
D Dm
And all my friends can see (See)
A A7M
You try to make a good memory (Memory)
D Dm
But that's hard when it's not with me
'Cause you're
[Pré-Refrão]
A
Out in the city
A7M
When you should be here with me
D
I know I might be boring
Dm
But I'm not one for pity
A
So have a ball
A7M
At the Whitney with your friends
All so pretty
D
I know I'm being dramatic
Dm
So I'll go and wish you
[Refrão]
A A7
Have fun in the city, oh, oh, oh
D Dm
Have fun in the city, oh, oh, oh
A A7
Have fun in the city, oh, oh, oh
D Dm
Have fun in the city, oh, oh, oh
A
Have fun
A7 D
Go and have fun
Dm
Have fun
A
Oh, oh, oh
A7
Have fun
D
Have fun
Dm
Have fun..
How to play The City
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.