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New York Was Great chords by
The Raveonettes
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Key: Bb major
Verse 1
G
G

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And New York was great

and we loved it all

And New York was great and
D
D

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C
C

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we loved it all
G
G

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C
C

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But time was riding fast
D
D

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C
C

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upon my shoulders
G
G

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What a shame
C
C

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What a shame

What a shame
G
G

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Verse 2
D
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G
G

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The nighttime was painted black with fun

The nighttime was painted
D
D

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C
C

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black with fun
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G

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C

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But all the time the light

shone it through it all
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D

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C
C

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G
G

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What a drag
C
C

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What a drag
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G

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C
C

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Verse 3
D
D

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G

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And in bars drunk we knew it all

And promises we spilled
D
D

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C
C

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out in the night
G
G

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C

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And promises we spilled
D
D

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C
C

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out in the night
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G

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What a trip
C
C

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What a trip
Interlude 1

What a trip
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Verse 4
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G

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D
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G
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D
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C
C

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And
G
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D
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C

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G
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D
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the stars we plucked from great black skies

And the stars we plucked from
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D

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C
C

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new york skies
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G

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We placed them all in front
C
C

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D

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C

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of us and laughed

What a trip
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G

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C

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What a trip
G
G

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What a trip
Outro 1
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D
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Chords
  • G

  • D

  • C

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of New York Was Great by The Raveonettes is Bb major.

The primary chords used in New York Was Great are Bb, F, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, F, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of New York Was Great is approximately 162 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of New York Was Great 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 New York Was Great. 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 Raveonettes.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add New York Was Great to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for New York Was Great by The Raveonettes on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.