Town Without Pity
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Intro: Bm Em Gm F#sus4 F#
Bm7
When you're young and so in love as we
Em Emmaj7 Em7 A/C#
And bewildered by the world we see
C6 B7
Why do people hurt us so
Em Gm
Only those in love would know
D/A Aaug C#m7 G7 F#7
What a town without pity can do
Bm7
If we stop to gaze upon the stars
Em Emmaj7 Em7 A/C#
People talk about how bad we are
C6 B7
Ours is not an easy age
Em Gm
We're like tigers in a cage
D/A Aaug G A D Am D7
What a town without pity can do
Verse:
G G6 Gmaj7 G6
The young have problems, many problems
G F Esus4 E
We need an understanding heart
A A6 Amaj7 F#m
Why don't they help us, try to help us
Bm E A F#
Before this clay and granit planet falls apart
Bm
Take these eager lips and hold me fast
Em Emmaj7 Em7 A/C#
I'm afraid this kind of joy can't last
C6 B7
How can we keep love alive
Em Gm
How can anything survive
D/A Aaug C#m7 G7 F#7
When these little minds tear you in two
G A D
What a town without pity can do
Gm
Ooh ooh...
Solo: Cm Fm Fmmaj7 Fm7 Bb/D
C#6 C7
How can we keep love alive
Fm Gm
How can anything survive
Eb/Bb Bbaug Dm7 Ab7 G7
When these little minds tear you in two
Abmaj7 Ab6 Absus4 Ab7
What a town without pity can do
Csus2 Cm Cmmaj7
No it isn't very pretty
Cm7 Abm7 Ab G7 Cm
What a town without pity can do
Cm Fm Cm
How to play Town Without Pity
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.