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Chelsea Hotel 2

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I reFmember you weCll in the CBbhelsea HotFel,
You were taFlking so bCrave and so sDmweet;
GFiving me hCead on an uBbnmade bFed,
While the Bblimousines wait in the stCreet.
DmThose were the reasons and Bbthat was New York,
We were runnFing for the mAmoney and the fDmlesh.
And Bbthat was called love for the wForkers in song,
Probably Bbstill is for those of them Cleft.
Ah, but Bbyou got away, dFidn't you babe,
You juFst turned your bAmack on the crDmowd,
BbYou got away,I never once heard Fyou say:
"I Bbneed you,I don't nFeed you,
I Bbneed you, I don't nFeed you"
And aBbll of that jiving Dmaround.C  
I reFmember you weCll in the CBbhelsea HotFel:
You were faFmous, your Cheart was a Dmlegend.
You tFold me aCgain you preferred hBbandsome meFn
But for Bbme you would make an excCeption.
And cDmlenching your fist for the Bbones like us
Who are oppreFssed by the fAmigures of beauDmty,
You fBbixed yourself, you said, "WeFll never mind,
We are uBbgly but we have the muCsic."
Ah, but Bbyou got away, dFidn't you babe,
You juFst turned your bAmack on the crDmowd,
BbYou got away,I never once heard Fyou say:
"I Bbneed you,I don't nFeed you,
I Bbneed you, I don't nFeed you"
And aBbll of that jiving aroDmund.C  
I don't Fmean to sugCgest that I Bbloved you Fthe best,
I cFan't keep track of eCach fallen rDmobin.
I remFember you wCell in the BbChelsea HoFtel,
That's Bball, I don't think of you that oftCen.

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The story behind the song

"Chelsea Hotel 2" captures a moment of intimate connection, reflecting the themes of sexual and romantic love that often appear in Leonard Cohen's work. The song embodies a feeling of shared vulnerability and a fleeting encounter. It plays like a bittersweet memory, imbued with both desire and a touch of regret.

AI-written from these sources:Leonard Cohen — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Chelsea Hotel 2

by Leonard Cohen

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F C Bb F

I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel,

F C Dm

You were talking so brave and so sweet;

F C Bb F

Giving me head on an unmade bed,

Bb C

While the limousines wait in the street.

Dm Bb

Those were the reasons and that was New York,

F Am Dm

We were running for the money and the flesh.

Bb F

And that was called love for the workers in song,

Bb C

Probably still is for those of them left.

Bb F

Ah, but you got away, didn't you babe,

F Am Dm

You just turned your back on the crowd,

Bb F

You got away,I never once heard you say:

Bb F

"I need you,I don't need you,

Bb F

I need you, I don't need you"

Bb Dm C

And all of that jiving around.

F C Bb F

I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel:

F C Dm

You were famous, your heart was a legend.

F C Bb F

You told me again you preferred handsome men

Bb C

But for me you would make an exception.

Dm Bb

And clenching your fist for the ones like us

F Am Dm

Who are oppressed by the figures of beauty,

Bb F

You fixed yourself, you said, "Well never mind,

Bb C

We are ugly but we have the music."

Bb F

Ah, but you got away, didn't you babe,

F Am Dm

You just turned your back on the crowd,

Bb F

You got away,I never once heard you say:

Bb F

"I need you,I don't need you,

Bb F

I need you, I don't need you"

Bb Dm C

And all of that jiving around.

F C Bb F

I don't mean to suggest that I loved you the best,

F C Dm

I can't keep track of each fallen robin.

F C Bb F

I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel,

Bb C

That's all, I don't think of you that often.

About Chelsea Hotel 2 Chords by Leonard Cohen

Learn how to play Chelsea Hotel 2 by Leonard Cohen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chelsea Hotel 2 chords”, “Chelsea Hotel 2 guitar chords”, or “Leonard Cohen Chelsea Hotel 2 chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Chelsea Hotel 2 chords and for experienced players who want accurate Chelsea Hotel 2 lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, Bb, Dm, Am.

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