Westside
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The Kooks – Westside
Am
I was livin' on the west side Am G F
F G Am
When you brought me south Am G F
Am
At first you didn’t like to look at me Am G F
F G Am
Your borders were closed Am G F
Am
Although you said I’m bad company Am G F
F G Am
We stayed in touch Am G F
Am
You made it hard work for me Am G F
F G Am
Working for your love Am G F
but now
Dm Em F Well we can settle down
Dm Em F Start a family
Dm Em F Cus' you're my best friend
Dm Em F And you're so good to me
Dm Em F Well we can settle down
Dm Em F Start a family
Dm Em F Cus' you're my best friend
Dm Em F And this is love song number 23
Am
You were livin' in the city Am G F
F G Am
You had the world at your feet Am G F
Am
Yeah you had a part time job Am G F
F G Am
Pleased to be livin' free Am G F
Am
You made it hard work for me Am G F
F G Am
I had to work for your love Am G F
and now
Dm Em F Well we can settle down
Dm Em F Start a family
Dm Em F Cus' you're my best friend
Dm Em F And you're so good to me
Dm Em F Well we can settle down
Dm Em F Start a family
Dm Em F Cus' you're my best friend
Dm Em F And this is love song number 23
(Then the Chorus repeats 'till the end)
Solo: A B A G F G F E D E D C B C D E F
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.