Boy from New York City chords by
The Manhattan Transfer

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Key: A major•

Verse 1

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Ooh wah, ooh wah cool, cool kitty

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Tell us about the boy from

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New York City

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Ooh wah, ooh wah c'mon kitty

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Tell us about the boy from

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New York City

Verse 2

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He's kind of tall

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He's really fine

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Some day I hope to make him mine,

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all mine

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And he's neat

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And oh so sweet

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And just the way he looked at me

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He swept me off my feet

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Ooh whee, you ought to come and see

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How he walks

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And how he talks

Verse 3

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Ooh wah, ooh wah cool, cool kitty

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Tell us about the boy from New York City

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He's really down

Verse 4

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And he's no clown

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He has the finest penthouse

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I've ever seen in town

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And he's cute

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In his mohair suit

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And he keeps his pockets full

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of spending loot

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D

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Ooh whee, say you ought to come and see

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His dueling scar

And brand new car

Verse 5

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Every time he says he loves me

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Chills run down my spine

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Every time he wants to kiss me

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He makes me feel so fine

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Ooh wah, ooh wah cool, cool kitty

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A

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Tell us about the boy from New York City

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Well he can

Verse 6

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dance (He can dance,

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take a chance with a little)

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And make romance (Romance baby,

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cause he's a looker)

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That's when I feel in love

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With just one glance (He's sweet

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talking and cool)

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He was

Verse 7

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shy

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And so was I

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And now I know I'll never,

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ever say good bye

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Ooh whee,

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say you ought to come and see

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He's the most

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From coast to coast

Verse 8

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Ooh wah, ooh wah cool,

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cool kitty

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Tell us about the boy

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from New York City

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Ooh wah, ooh

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wah c'mon kitty

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

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Chords

G
C
F
D
A

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Boy from New York City by The Manhattan Transfer is A major.

The primary chords used in Boy from New York City are A, D, G, E, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, G, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

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