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Downtown chords by
The Lettermen
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Key: Ab major•
Verse 1
G
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D
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G
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When

you're alone
C
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D
D

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and life is making you lonely,
G
G

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C
C

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you can always go downtown.
D
D

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G
G

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When you've got worries,
C
C

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all the noise
G
G

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and the hurry seems to help, I know.
C
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D
D

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G
G

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Downtown, just listen to the music
Em
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of the traffic in the city
G
G

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Linger on the sidewalk
Em
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where the neon signs are pretty
Bm
Bm
2

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C
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How can you lose?
D
D

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C
C

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The lights are much brighter there
A
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You can forget all your troubles,

forget all your cares
D
D

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So go downtown,

things'll be great

when you're downtown

Downtown, no finer place for sure.

Downtown, everything's waiting
G
G

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C
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C
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for you.
Ab
Ab
4

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Db
Db
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Db
Db
4

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Downtown.
Ab
Ab
4

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Don't hang around
Db
Db
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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and let your problems surround you.

There are movie shows.
Db
Db
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Downtown, maybe you know some little
Db
Db
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Db
Db
4

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places to go to where they never close.
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Downtown, just listen to the rhythm
Fm
Fm

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of a gentle bossa nova
Ab
Ab
4

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You'll be dancing with them too
Fm
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before the night is over
Cm
Cm
3

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Ab
Ab
4

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Happy again
Db
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The lights are much brighter there
Bb
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You can forget all your troubles,

forget all your cares
Eb
Eb
6

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Ebsus4
Ebsus4
6

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Eb
Eb
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So go downtown,

where all the lights are bright
Ebsus4
Ebsus4
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Eb
Eb
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Downtown, waiting for

you tonight

Downtown, you're gonna be
Ab
Ab
4

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Db
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4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Db
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4

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alright now
A
A

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E
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A

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Downtown
E
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D
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Downtown
E
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A
A

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E
E

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A

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E
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A
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And you may find somebody
F#m
F#m
2

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kind to help and understand you
A
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Someone who is just like you
F#m
F#m
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and needs a gentle hand
C#m
C#m
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to guide them along
D
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E
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So maybe I'll see you there
B
B
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We can forget all our troubles,

forget all our cares
E
E

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So go downtown,

things will be great
A
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E
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when you're downtown

Don't wait a minute more,

downtown,

everything's waiting for
A
A

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Am
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you
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Downtown

Downtown

Downtown

Down, down, down, down, down, down

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • A

  • Ab

    4

  • Db

    4

  • Eb

    6

  • Fm

  • Cm

    3

  • Bb

  • Ebsus4

    6

  • E

  • F#m

    2

  • C#m

    4

  • B

    2

  • Am

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Downtown by The Lettermen is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Downtown are Ab, Eb, Db, Fm, Cm, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Eb, Db, Fm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Downtown is approximately 115 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Downtown using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Downtown. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Lettermen.

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