Key: A · Capo: 2nd fret · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: C, D, G, Em · Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] C D G Em C D [Verse 1] G Em The karaoke queen of Tyler Texas C D Outgrew her little pond G She packed up her car took the Em Church Street exit C D On half a tank of broken songs C D Hit the ground runnin' on Broadway G While she's waiting Em on her dream to come true C Someone's gotta tend the bars, D Someone's gotta sell the boots G G In the City of Music [Verse 2] G Second string quarterback Em junior transfer C D Learnin' how to play guitar G He bought a ring for Em his high-school girlfriend C D Right before she broke his heart C Now she's gettin' married to his D ex-best friend G Em Now there's only one thing to do C 'Cause you can make a million dollars D Just by singin' the blues G In the City of Music [Chorus] C D Tell the truth, play some chords G Em Pay your dues and praise the Lord C D Cadillacs, four by fours, G it's the City of Music C D This ain't no Big Apple or La La Land G Em Harlan drank right where you stand C D Tell the bouncer you’re with the band G It’s the City of Music C D G Em Singing oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh C D G Singing oh oh oh, oh oh oh [Verse 3] G Em So, she sold him some boots on Friday C D And he wore 'em on their date that night G Em They sat around singin' George and Tammy C D Woke up in a co-write C D Maybe it'll last forever, G Em Maybe only a week or two C Sometimes you write the songs D And sometimes the songs write you [Chorus] C D Tell the truth, play some chords G Em Pay your dues and praise the Lord C D Cadillacs, four by fours, G it's the City of Music C D This is hillbilly Holy land G Em Old Hank drank right where you stand C D It's alright I'm with the band G It’s the City of Music [Solo] G C D G Em C D G G [Bridge] G Sing it for the ghosts that came before you C D And play till your fingers hurt G Leave something that'll ring out after C D In the rafters of the Mother Church [Chorus] C D Tell the truth, play some chords G Em Pay your dues and praise the Lord C D Cadillacs, four by fours, G it's the City of Music C D I am a pilgrim in this land G Em Mother Mabel take my hand C D It's alright I'm with the band G It’s the City of Music [Outro] C D G Em Singing oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh C D G Singing oh oh oh, oh oh oh G Sing it for the children C D G Em Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh C D G Singing oh oh oh, oh oh oh
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 23rd of June 2021, this track was released. The track is sung by Brad Paisley.
Track Info
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- Song: City Of Music
- Artist: Brad Paisley
- Written by Brad Paisley, Ross Copperman and Lee Thomas Miller
- Released Date: 23 June 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: C, D, G, Em
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C – x32010 D – xx0232 G – 320003 Em – 022000 | C – 0003 D – 2220 G – 0232 Em – 0402 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is City Of Music in?
City Of Music is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for City Of Music?
You need C, D, G, Em to play City Of Music by Brad Paisley.
Do I need a capo for City Of Music?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play City Of Music by Brad Paisley.
How hard is City Of Music to play on guitar?
City Of Music by Brad Paisley is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.