You, Me Down in Mexico
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F Gm Am Bb C
It's been a long time since I've even thought of you, it's been a long
C C F
time since I realized that you weren't there. It's been a long time
F C
since I looked at what I'm doin', it's been a long time since I
Bb
realized I don't really care
Bb C
So I'm thinkin' of you, down in Mexico, feelin' free as the air, and
F Bb F Gm
here I am, stuck in the city, still goin' nowhere.
Am Bb C F C F
Scares me sometimes when I see how I'm held here, scares me sometimes
C
when I see just how u got away
F
Seems to work fine, leavin' all of the troubles, seems
F C Bb
to work fine & I really don't know why I stay. So I'm thinkin'
C F
of you down in Mexico, feelin' free as the air,and here I am, stuck,
Bb F Gm Am Bb
in the city, still goin' nowhere
{instrumental}
Bb C Bb B Bb C
Cuz I'm thinkin' of you, down in Mexico, feelin' free as the air...
F Bb C F Gm
And here I am, stuck in the city, still goin' nowhere
Am Bb C F C Bb
Cuz I'm thinkin' of you, down in Mexico, feelin' free as the air,
Bb C F
and here I am, stuck in the city still goin' nowhere
{rpt & fade}
Bb C F
F Bb F
{end}
How to play You, Me Down in Mexico
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.