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Cities
The Moody Blues
Verse 1:
EmNeon the cities Dsun
CTaxis like beetles Brun and I see
EmPavements with yellow Dlines
CGray walls and big bold Bsigns with darkness
Chorus:
EUp above, Call around
DIn the sky, Gon the ground
CThis is what AmI have found
BCities, cities
Verse 2: 
EmHere the flowers don't Dgrow
CHere the river's Bjust a sewer
EmPeople who move Dbelow
CBuildings with smells and Bnoise and darkness
Chorus:
EUp above, Call around
DIn the sky, Gon the ground
CThis is what AmI have found
BCities, cities
Bridge:
GNot for Dme
CNo, no I Ddon't believe you
GIt's not the place Dto be
CNo, no I Dwon't believe you
Verse 2: 
EmHere the flowers don't Dgrow
CHere the river's Bjust a sewer
EmPeople who move Dbelow
CBuildings with smells and Bnoise and darkness
Chorus:
EUp above, Call around
DIn the sky, Gon the ground
CThis is what AmI have found
BCities, cities, Emcities

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Cities

The Moody Blues

Verse 1:

Em D

Neon the cities sun

C B

Taxis like beetles run and I see

Em D

Pavements with yellow lines

C B

Gray walls and big bold signs with darkness

Chorus:

E C

Up above, all around

D G

In the sky, on the ground

C Am

This is what I have found

Cities, cities

Verse 2:

Em D

Here the flowers don't grow

C B

Here the river's just a sewer

Em D

People who move below

C B

Buildings with smells and noise and darkness

Chorus:

E C

Up above, all around

D G

In the sky, on the ground

C Am

This is what I have found

Cities, cities

Bridge:

G D

Not for me

C D

No, no I don't believe you

G D

It's not the place to be

C D

No, no I won't believe you

Verse 2:

Em D

Here the flowers don't grow

C B

Here the river's just a sewer

Em D

People who move below

C B

Buildings with smells and noise and darkness

Chorus:

E C

Up above, all around

D G

In the sky, on the ground

C Am

This is what I have found

B Em

Cities, cities, cities

About Cities Chords by The Moody Blues

Learn how to play Cities by The Moody Blues with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cities chords”, “Cities guitar chords”, or “The Moody Blues Cities 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 Cities chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cities lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, D, C, B, E, G.

FAQ — Cities by The Moody Blues

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What key is "Cities" in?

The chords for "Cities" show the original chord names (including Em, D, C, B, E, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.