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Marchin To The City

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[Verse]
Well I'm Eb/Bbsitting in Bbchurch
In an Eb/Bbold wooden Bbchair
I Eb/Bbknew nobBbody
Would Eb/Bblook for me Bbthere
Sorrow and pEb7ity
Rule the earth and the skies
Looking for Bb7nothing
Eb/BbAnyone's Bbeyes
Once I had pretty Fgirls
Did me Ebwrong
Now I'm marching to the Bbcity
And the rEb/Bboad ain't lBbong
[Verse]
SnowflEb/Bbakes are faBblling
ArEb/Bbound my hBbead
LEb/Bbord have merBbcy
It fEb/Bbeel heavy like Bblead
I been hit too haEb7rd
Seen too much
Nothing can hBb7eal me now
Eb/BbBut your tBbouch
Once I had a pretty Fgirl
She done me Ebwrong
Now I'm marching to the Bbcity
And the Eb/Bbroad ain't Bblong
[Verse]
Eb/BbLonelinessBb  
Eb/BbGot a mind of its Bbown
The Eb/Bbmore people aEbround
The Eb/Bbmore you feel aBblone
I'm chained to the eEb7arth
Like a silent slave
Trying to break Bb7free
Eb/BbFrom the death Bbstockade
Once I had a pretty gFirl
Done me Ebwrong
Now I'm marching to the Bbcity
And the rEb/Bboad ain't loBbng
[Verse]
Boys Eb/Bbin the streBbet
BeEb/Bbginning to pBblay
Eb/BbGirls like bBbirds
Eb/BbFlying awayBb  
I'm carrying the Eb7roses
That were given to me
And I'm thinking about paBb7radise
Eb/BbWondering what it mBbight be
Once I had a pretty Fgirl
She done me Ebwrong
Now I'm marching to the Bbcity
And the roEb/Bbad ain't loBbng
[Verse]
GEb/Bbo over to LoBbndon
MEb/Bbaybe gay ParBbee
FoEb/Bbllow the riveBbr
YoEb/Bbu get to the Bbsea
I was hoping we could drEb7ink from
Life's clear streams
I was hoping we could Bb7dream
LiEb/Bbfe's pleasant dBbreams
Once I had a pretty Fgirl
But she done me Ebwrong
Now I'm marching to the Bbcity
Eb/BbAnd the road ain't Bblong
[Verse]
WelEb/Bbl the weak get Bbweaker
And Eb/Bbthe strong stay Bbstrong
The Eb/Bbtrain keeps rolBbling
Eb/BbAll night Bblong
She looked at Eb7me
With an irresistible glance
With a smilBb7e
That coulEb/Bbd make all the planets dBbance
Once I had a pretty gFirl
She did me Ebwrong
Now I'm marching to the Bbcity
Eb/BbAnd the road ain't Bblong
[Verse]
My Eb/Bbhouse is on fBbire
Eb/BbBurning to the sBbkies
Eb/BbI thought the rain Bbclouds
Eb/BbBut the clouds passed Bbby
When I'm goEb7ne
You'll remember my name
I'm gonna win my Bb7way
Eb/BbTo wealth and fBbame
Once I had a pretty Fgirl
But she did me Ebwrong
Now I'm marching to the Bbcity
Eb/BbAnd the road ain't Bblong

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The story behind the song

Bob Dylan is renowned for infusing folk music with deep lyrical sophistication, drawing from classic literature and poetry to craft songs that often carry political, social, and philosophical weight. While "Marchin' To The City" appeared on a later compilation of rare and unreleased material, it emerges from the world of an artist who consistently challenged pop music conventions. Playing this song channels the spirit of an artist who used his music to explore profound themes and inspire thought.

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Marchin To The City

by Bob Dylan

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Eb/Bb

Eb7

Bb7

[Verse]

Eb/Bb Bb

Well I'm sitting in church

Eb/Bb Bb

In an old wooden chair

Eb/Bb Bb

I knew nobody

Eb/Bb Bb

Would look for me there

Eb7

Sorrow and pity

Rule the earth and the skies

Bb7

Looking for nothing

Eb/Bb Bb

Anyone's eyes

Once I had pretty girls

Did me wrong

Now I'm marching to the city

Eb/Bb Bb

And the road ain't long

[Verse]

Eb/Bb Bb

Snowflakes are falling

Eb/Bb Bb

Around my head

Eb/Bb Bb

Lord have mercy

Eb/Bb Bb

It feel heavy like lead

Eb7

I been hit too hard

Seen too much

Bb7

Nothing can heal me now

Eb/Bb Bb

But your touch

Once I had a pretty girl

She done me wrong

Now I'm marching to the city

Eb/Bb Bb

And the road ain't long

[Verse]

Eb/Bb Bb

Loneliness

Eb/Bb Bb

Got a mind of its own

Eb/Bb Eb

The more people around

Eb/Bb Bb

The more you feel alone

Eb7

I'm chained to the earth

Like a silent slave

Bb7

Trying to break free

Eb/Bb Bb

From the death stockade

Once I had a pretty girl

Done me wrong

Now I'm marching to the city

Eb/Bb Bb

And the road ain't long

[Verse]

Eb/Bb Bb

Boys in the street

Eb/Bb Bb

Beginning to play

Eb/Bb Bb

Girls like birds

Eb/Bb Bb

Flying away

Eb7

I'm carrying the roses

That were given to me

Bb7

And I'm thinking about paradise

Eb/Bb Bb

Wondering what it might be

Once I had a pretty girl

She done me wrong

Now I'm marching to the city

Eb/Bb Bb

And the road ain't long

[Verse]

Eb/Bb Bb

Go over to London

Eb/Bb Bb

Maybe gay Paree

Eb/Bb Bb

Follow the river

Eb/Bb Bb

You get to the sea

Eb7

I was hoping we could drink from

Life's clear streams

Bb7

I was hoping we could dream

Eb/Bb Bb

Life's pleasant dreams

Once I had a pretty girl

But she done me wrong

Now I'm marching to the city

Eb/Bb Bb

And the road ain't long

[Verse]

Eb/Bb Bb

Well the weak get weaker

Eb/Bb Bb

And the strong stay strong

Eb/Bb Bb

The train keeps rolling

Eb/Bb Bb

All night long

Eb7

She looked at me

With an irresistible glance

Bb7

With a smile

Eb/Bb Bb

That could make all the planets dance

Once I had a pretty girl

She did me wrong

Now I'm marching to the city

Eb/Bb Bb

And the road ain't long

[Verse]

Eb/Bb Bb

My house is on fire

Eb/Bb Bb

Burning to the skies

Eb/Bb Bb

I thought the rain clouds

Eb/Bb Bb

But the clouds passed by

Eb7

When I'm gone

You'll remember my name

Bb7

I'm gonna win my way

Eb/Bb Bb

To wealth and fame

Once I had a pretty girl

But she did me wrong

Now I'm marching to the city

Eb/Bb Bb

And the road ain't long

About Marchin To The City Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Marchin To The City by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Marchin To The City chords”, “Marchin To The City guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Marchin To The City 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 Marchin To The City chords and for experienced players who want accurate Marchin To The City lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb/Bb, Bb, Eb7, Bb7, F, Eb.

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