Uptown Folks
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Intro: G Bm D A (2x)
Verse
G Bm D A
Priests and the, the judges, rabbis pay very well
G Bm D A
We aren't really here 'till we've found a way, a way to die
A way to die
G Bm
Talking emptiness send to the edge
D A
Bump giants and religion
G Bm
The saloon is my refuge
D A
Uptown folks pay very well indeed
G Bm
D A
Uptown folks pay very well indeed
Verse
G Bm D A
Back to the, the garden where the rich folks love a walk
G Bm
Don't chop wood for practice
D A
Your place is here in the world
G Bm D A
Delirium, delirium maybe it's just cold outside
G Bm
Crooked bones show the king's feet
D A
Uptown folks pay very well indeed
G Bm
D A
Uptown folks pay very well indeed
[Refrão]
G
Back to the, the garden
Bm B F#m
Back to the garden we will go
G
Back to the, the garden
Bm B F#m
Back to the garden we will go
G
Back to the, the garden
Bm B F#m
Back to the garden we will go
G
Back to the, the garden
Bm B F#m
Back to the garden we will go
G
Back to the, the garden
Bm B F#m
Back to the garden we will go
G
Back to the, the garden
Bm B F#m
Back to the garden we will go
G Bm
Uptown folks pay very well
D
Uptown folks pay very well
A
Uptown folks pay very well
G
Uptown folks pay very well indeed
Bm
Uptown folks pay very well
D
Uptown folks pay very well
A
Uptown folks, they pay very well
G Bm D A (2x)
How to play Uptown Folks
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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.