[Verse 1] G Waking up to kiss you and nobody’s there Em7 The smell of your perfume still stuck in the air Cadd9 It’s hard G Yesterday I thought I saw your shadow running round Em7 It’s funny how things never change in this old town Cadd9 D So far from the stars [Pre-Chorus] Am7 D And I want to tell you everything G The words I never got to say G/F# Em7 the first time around Am7 D And I remember everything G From when we were the children playing G/F# Em7 in this fairground C Wish I was there with you now [Chorus] Em7 If the whole world was watching I’d still dance with you Cadd9 Drive highways and byways to be there with you G Over and over the only truth Em D G Cadd9 Everything comes back to you Em7 D G Mmm-mm-mm [Verse 2] G I saw that you moved on with someone new Em In the pub that we met he’s got his arms around you Cadd9 It’s so hard D So hard [Pre-Chorus] Am7 D And I want to tell you everything G The words I never got to say G/F# Em7 the first time around Am7 D And I remember everything G From when we were the children playing G/F# Em7 in this fairground Cadd9 Wish I was there with you now [Chorus] Em7 If the whole world was watching I’d still dance with you Cadd9 Drive highways and byways to be there with you G Over and over the only truth Em D G Cadd9 Everything comes back to you G You still make me nervous when you walk in the room Em7 Them butterflies they come alive when I’m next to you Cadd9 Over and over the only truth Em7 D G Cadd9 Everything comes back to you Em7 D G Mmm-mm-mm [Bridge] Em7 D/F# And I know that it’s wrong G That I can’t move on Cadd9 But there’s something about you [Chorus] Em7 If the whole world was watching I’d still dance with you Cadd9 Drive highways and byways to be there with you G Over and over the only truth Em7 D G Cadd9 Everything comes back to you G You still make me nervous when you walk in the room Em7 Them butterflies they come alive when I’m next to you [Outro] Cadd9 Over and over the only truth Em7 D G Cadd9 Everything comes back to you Em7 D G Mmm-mm-mm Em7 D G Cadd9 Everything comes back to you Em7 D G Mmm-mm-mm
On the 29th of September 2016, the song was released, produced by Greg Kurstin. Niall Horan, Jamie Scott, Mike Needle & Daniel Bryer wrote the track. The key of the track is D major, to simplify the chords we use a Capo on the 2nd fret.
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Song Info
- Song: This Town
- Artist: Niall Horan
- Written by Niall Horan, Jamie Scott, Mike Needle & Daniel Bryer
- Produced by Greg Kurstin
- Released Date: 29 September 2016
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: C
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: C, Cadd9, D, D/F#, Em, Em7, G, G/F#, Am7,
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| C – x32010 Cadd9 – x32030 D – xx0232 D/F# – 254232 Em – 022000 Em7 – 020000 G – 320003 G/F# – 220003 Am7 – x02010 | C – 0003 Cadd9 – 0203 D – 2220 D/F# – 2220 Em – 0402 Em7 – 0202 G – 0232 G/F# – 0232 Am7 – 0000 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is This Town in?
This Town is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for This Town?
You need C, Cadd9, D, D/F#, Em, Em7, G, G/F#, Am7, to play This Town by Niall Horan.
Do I need a capo for This Town?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play This Town by Niall Horan.
How hard is This Town to play on guitar?
This Town by Niall Horan is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.