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Istanbul

Chords
Dminor
90BPM
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[Intro]
Dm Dm Dm Dm
A7 A7 Dm Gm Dm
Dm Dm Dm Dm
A7 A7 Dm A7 Dm
[Verse]
DmIsatanbul sai Konstanttinopolilta
Dmkaiken loiston Bosporin rantamilta
A7Nimeä ei Konstantinopolilta
DmIstanbul Gmvaan pitää Dmsaanutkaan
DmNeito kaunis Konstantinopolissa
Dmenää illoin ei tanssi haaremissa
A7Hällä paikka on pikku baletissa
DmcabaretA7kahviDmlan
[Chorus]
DmNimet muutA7tuu Dmvain
ja niillä A7peiteDmtään
E7ettei mikään A7muutu lain,
Dmihminen säilyy A7susentiselA7lään
DmHaavessain käyn Konstanttinopoliini
Dmarmaan luokse astun mä palatsiini
A7Istanbul tuo totta mun unelmiini
DmHunnut se vaikka poies vei
niin A7muuta se viedä voinut Dmei
[Interlude]
Dm Dm Dm Dm
A7 A7 Dm Gm Dm
Dm Dm Dm Dm
A7 A7 Dm A7 Dm
[Chorus]
DmNimet muutA7tuu Dmvain
ja niillä A7peiteDmtään
E7ettei mikään A7muutu lain,
Dmihminen säilyy A7susentiselA7lään
DmHaavessain käyn Konstanttinopoliini
Dmarmaan luokse astun mä palatsiini
A7Istanbul tuo totta mun unelmiini
DmHunnut se vaikka poies vei
niin A7muuta se viedä voinut DmeiGm  Dm  A7  Dm  
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About Istanbul Chords by Olavi Virta

Learn how to play Istanbul by Olavi Virta with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Istanbul chords”, “Istanbul guitar chords”, or “Olavi Virta Istanbul 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 Istanbul chords and for experienced players who want accurate Istanbul lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, A7, Gm, E7, A7sus.

FAQ — Istanbul by Olavi Virta

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What key is "Istanbul" in?

The chords for "Istanbul" show the original chord names (including Dm, A7, Gm, E7, A7sus). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.

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