The Great Gatsby
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Intro: C Eb Fsus2
[Verso 1]
C Eb Fsus2
I pulled into Grand Central
C Eb Fsus2
Fresh off an eastbound train
C C7 Fsus2
A ceiling full of stars
C Eb Fsus2
Was all I could see
C Eb Fsus2
All the constellations
C Eb Fsus2
That felt so far away
C Fsus2
Somehow in New York
C Eb Fsus2
Were waiting for me
[Pré-Refrão]
Ab7M
Gm7
But after one night out here
Fm G
I fear it's clear the stars have all been taken
[Refrão]
C G7 Em Am7
Where is my share of the heavens?
Dm7 G7 C
My sliver of the silver sky?
F7M Em7 Am7 Ab7M
Where is my share of the heavens?
G
Or am I a fool
Cm7
to even try?
How to play The Great Gatsby
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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.