The Old Playground
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Intro: G F G F
verse 1
C G Em D
Walking on the sidewalk, roundball under my arm
C G Em D C
Everybody knows how you play is who you are
C G Em D
Walking down the road, looking for a game or two
C G Em D
The real moves come through, no matter what they're gonna do
G
It's down to you
[Refrão]
G D Em
Take me to the old playground
C F
Where the old ones rule, and the young ones do their time
G D Em
Take me to the old playground
C
Where the talk is cheap
F G
And the restless stalk that baseline
G F G F
verse 2
C G Em D
The old sage frowns, he says just pass it on around
C G Em D C
But all-world junior's pulling up from downtown
C G Em D
For some it's a way out, for some it's a way in
C G
Most of us don't even care
Em D
We're just looking for another gym to get in
[Refrão]
G D Em
Take me to the old playground
C F
Where the old ones rule, and the young ones do their time
G D Em
Take me to the old playground
C
Where some play from dreams
F
And the rest just play for pride
Solo
Em D Em
Em D C
Em D C
Em D C
Bridge
D C
The old man said stop running with those boys
D C
But they know what to do and their folks don't mind the noise
D C
Say hey now, everybody's gonna get along
D C
Just call your own foul when you break the rules
D
If you make it you take it, so make your move
[Refrão]
G D Em
Take me to the old playground
C F
Where the old ones rule, and the young ones do their time
G D Em
Take me to the old playground
C
Where the talk is cheap
F G
And the restless stalk that baseline
Outro
G C G F |repeat and fade out
How to play The Old Playground
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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.