The City
View chords used in this chart
Intro G C G C
[Verso 1]
G C G
My body grows my city shrinks
C D
I feel her hands around my waist
[Refrão]
Em A
Not like we're dancing
C G
Like she's pushing me away
[Verso 2]
G C G
My shoulders back my stomach in
C D
I rub my sweat into her skin
[Refrão]
Em A
It makes her glow but
C G
not enough To keep me in
Post-Chorus G C G C D Em A C G
[Verso 3]
G C
I ride the buses
G
take the trains
C
I squeeze my figure
D
through her veins
[Refrão]
Em A
I am congestion
C
I'm the blood
G
clot in her leg
[Verso 4]
G C G
In movie theaters public parks
C D
In delis markets coffee shops
[Refrão]
Em A
Her organs fold and wave
C C
me Gasping in her streets
Outro: G C G C
How to play The City
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 G. 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.