The Last Time I Saw Paris
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D A7 D
The last time I saw Paris
D Cdim A7
Her heart was warm and gay
Em7 A7 Gm A7
I heard the laughter of her heart
Em7 A7 D
In ev'ry street café
D A7 D
The last time I saw Paris
D Cdim A7
Her trees were dressed for spring
Em7 A7 Gm A7
And lovers walked beneath those trees
Em7 A7 D
And birds found songs to sing
Bridge
Bm5-/7 E7 Bm5-/7 E7
I dodged the same old taxi cabs
Bm5-/7 E7 A
That I had dodged for years
C#m5-/7 F#7 B G#m
The Chorus of their squeeky horns
Em7 Fdim A7
Was music to my ears
D A7 D
The last time I saw Paris
D Cdim A7
Her heart was warm and gay
Em7 A7 F#m Cdim
No matter how they change her
Em7 Gdim D6
I'll remember her that way
How to play The Last Time I Saw Paris
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.