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Hudson

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[Verse]
AHudson died in DmHudson bay,
The Cwater took his Fvictim's name,
The GmRiver's rise told Friverside,
To Echange their names again.
(Choral humming)
A Astranger walked in Dmthrough the door,
Said "CAll apartments Fare pre-war",
We Gmlaughed and I asked him Ffor his name,
He Estayed until the end.
We Awatched the Germans Dmplay the Greeks,
He Cmarked the 9F9 year lease,
Our Gmfathers signed which FI declined,
To Etry and comprehend.
(Choral humming)
[Chorus]
GmOver and oFver again are these Cnever-ending Fvisions,
GmOver and Fover again like a Cprize that's changed in hands,
GmThe time has Fcome,
The Cclock is such a Dmdrag,
CAll you who Dmchanged your stripes,
Can Bbwrap me in the Fflag.
[Verse]
The Alegendary Dmwooden gate,
The Cfirst established Freal-estate,
Is Gmlost in time like Fall the crimes
That Ewon this pleasant land.
[Chorus]
GmOver and oFver again are these Cnever-ending viFsions,
GmOver and Fover again like a Cprize that's changed in hands,
GmThe time has Fcome,
The Cclock is such a Dmdrag,
CAll you who Dmchanged your stripes,
Can Bbwrap me in the Fflag.
(Choral humming)
[Verse]
AHudson died in DmHudson bay,
But CI was born on FSutton Place,
The Gmrising tide helped Fme decide,
To Echange my name again.
ASome men tend to Dmlinger on,
And Csome make haste from FBabylon,
GmSome will roam their Fruined home,
RejoEicing... till the end.
[Chorus]
GmOver and oFver again are these Cnever-ending viFsions,
GmOver and oFver again like a Cprize that's changed in hands,
GmThe time has Fcome,
The Cclock is such a Dmdrag,
CAll you who Dmchanged your stripes,
Can Bbwrap me in the Fflag.
GmThe lines are dFrawn,
The Cmap is such a Dmdrag,
CAll you who cDmhanged your stripes,
Can Bbwrap me in the Fflag.
(Choral humming)

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Hudson

by Vampire Weekend

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[Verse]

A Dm

Hudson died in Hudson bay,

C F

The water took his victim's name,

Gm F

The River's rise told riverside,

To change their names again.

(Choral humming)

A Dm

A stranger walked in through the door,

C F

Said "All apartments are pre-war",

Gm F

We laughed and I asked him for his name,

He stayed until the end.

A Dm

We watched the Germans play the Greeks,

C F

He marked the 99 year lease,

Gm F

Our fathers signed which I declined,

To try and comprehend.

(Choral humming)

[Chorus]

Gm F C F

Over and over again are these never-ending visions,

Gm F C

Over and over again like a prize that's changed in hands,

Gm F

The time has come,

C Dm

The clock is such a drag,

C Dm

All you who changed your stripes,

Bb F

Can wrap me in the flag.

[Verse]

A Dm

The legendary wooden gate,

C F

The first established real-estate,

Gm F

Is lost in time like all the crimes

That won this pleasant land.

[Chorus]

Gm F C F

Over and over again are these never-ending visions,

Gm F C

Over and over again like a prize that's changed in hands,

Gm F

The time has come,

C Dm

The clock is such a drag,

C Dm

All you who changed your stripes,

Bb F

Can wrap me in the flag.

(Choral humming)

[Verse]

A Dm

Hudson died in Hudson bay,

C F

But I was born on Sutton Place,

Gm F

The rising tide helped me decide,

To change my name again.

A Dm

Some men tend to linger on,

C F

And some make haste from Babylon,

Gm F

Some will roam their ruined home,

Rejoicing... till the end.

[Chorus]

Gm F C F

Over and over again are these never-ending visions,

Gm F C

Over and over again like a prize that's changed in hands,

Gm F

The time has come,

C Dm

The clock is such a drag,

C Dm

All you who changed your stripes,

Bb F

Can wrap me in the flag.

Gm F

The lines are drawn,

C Dm

The map is such a drag,

C Dm

All you who changed your stripes,

Bb F

Can wrap me in the flag.

(Choral humming)

About Hudson Chords by Vampire Weekend

Learn how to play Hudson by Vampire Weekend with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hudson chords”, “Hudson guitar chords”, or “Vampire Weekend Hudson 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 Hudson chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hudson lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Dm, C, F, Gm, E.

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What key is "Hudson" in?

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