The New York Times
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Afinação: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb EbTecla: EbCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Everclear
(From the 2003 Album SLOW MOTION DAYDREAM)
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[Intro]
E C#m A E C#m A
[Verse 1]
E B A
It makes no sense to me
E
I was living in a different world
B A
When I heard the news
E B A
I keep on having the same bad dream
E
And it makes me want to hurt all the peeople
B A
Who have done this thing to you
[Chorus]
E B
When I see your face
C#m
I can see you smile
A E
I read all about you in the New York Times
E B
When I see your eyes
C#m
I can see your life
A
When I think about what happened
A
It just makes me crazy
[Verse 2]
E B A
This makes no sense to me
E
This eye for an eye thing
B A
It has gone too far
E B A
I don't know anyone who doesn't hurt inside
E
I would like to believe we can learn from this
B
And maybe someday we can
A
Make things right
[Bridge]
F#m A
I want to believe in this world
F#m A
I want to believe in this life
F#m A
I want to believe in a world
F#m
That does not seem real
A E
When you read between the lines
[Chorus]
E B
When I see your face
C#m
I can see you smile
A E
I read all about you in the New York Times
E B
When I see your eyes
C#m
I can see your life
A
When I think about what happened
A
It just makes me crazy
[Bridge]
F#m A
I want to believe in this world
F#m A
I want to believe in this life
F#m A
I want to believe in a world
F#m
That does not seem real
A E
When you read between the lines
C#m A
You got to read between the lines
E B C#m
You got to read between the lines
A
I really want to believe...
A
I can make things right
F#m A
I want to believe I can learn
F#m A
How to feel all right inside
F#m A
I want to believe I can learn
F#m A
How to make things right
F#m A
I want to believe in this world
F#m A
I want to believe in this life
F#m A
I want to believe in a world
F#m
That does not seem real
A E
When you read the New York Times
[Out-Chorus]
E B
I see your face
C#m
I can see you smile
A E
I read all about you in the New York Times
E
I can see your eyes
C#m
I can see your life
A
When I think about what happened
A
It just makes me crazy
E C#m
When I close my eyes...you seem so alive
C#m
When I think about you
A
I want to believe...we can make things right
F#m A
I want to believe
F#m
(I want to believe)
A
I want to believe in this world
F#m A
I want to believe in this life
F#m A
I want to believe in a world
F#m
That does not seem real
A E
When I read the New York Times
How to play The New York Times
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 Eb. 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.