Turnstiles
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INTRO: C
C
Bobby's driving through the city tonight
F
Through the lights in a hot new rent-a-car
C
He joins the lovers in his heavy machine
F
It's a scene down on Sunset Boulevard
Chorus 1:
Dm7
Say goodbye to Hollywood
G Am
Say goodbye my baby
F
Say goodbye to Hollywood
Dm7 C
Say goodbye my baby
C
Johnny's taking care of things for awhile
F
And his style is so right for troubadors
C
They got him sitting with his back to the door
F
Now he won't be my fast gun anymore
Chorus 2
Cmaj7 B Em C G D
Moving on is a chance you take any time you try to stay together, Oh
Cmaj7 B Em C
Say a word out of line and you find that the friends you had are gone
G Dm G
Forever...forev...er
C
So many faces in and out of my life
F
Some will last, some will just be now and then
C
Life is a series of hellos and good-byes
F
I'm afraid it's time for goodbye again
Chorus 3
INSTRUMENTAL: F C F Dm7 G Am F Dm7 C
Cmaj7 B Em C G D
Moving on is a chance you take any time you try to stay together, Oh
Cmaj7 B Em C
Say a word out of line and you find that the friends you had are gone
G Dm G
Forever...forev...er
C
So many faces in and out of my life
F
Some will last, some will just be now and then
C
Life is a series of hellos and good-byes
F
I'm afraid it's time for goodbye again
Chorus 4
OUTRO: C F C F Dm7 G Am F Dm7
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How to play Turnstiles
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 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.