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Englishman In New York

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[Verse 1]
EmI don't drink cofAfee I take Bmtea my dearA  
EmI like my toasAt done on one siBmdeA  
EmAnd you can Ahear it in my acBmcent when I talk
AI'm an EEmnglishman in NAew  YoBmrkA  
EmSee me waAlking down FiBmfth AvenueA  
EmA walking cAane here at my sBmideA  
EmI take it eAverywhere I walkBm  A  
EmI'm an Englishman Ain New YBmork  AWoo-ooh
[Chorus]
EmI'm an aAlien   BmI'm a legal alien
AI'm an EnEmglishman  Ain New YoBmrk  AWoo-ooh
EmI'm an aAlien   BmI'm a legal alien
AI'm an EnEmglishman iAn New YBmorkA  
[Verse 2]
EmIf, "Manners maketAh man" as someone BmsaidA  
EmThen he's the Ahero of the BmdayA  
EmIt takes a man to Asuffer ignoranBmce and smile
ABe yoursEmelf no mattAer what they sBmay   AWoo-ooh
[Chorus]
EmI'm an aAlien   BmI'm a legal alien
AI'm an EnEmglishman  Ain New YoBmrk   AWoo-ooh 
EmI'm an aAlien   BmI'm a legal alien
AI'm an EnEmglishman iAn New YBmorkA  
[Bridge]
DModesty, propriety can lAead to notoriety
BmYou could end up as the only onF#e
GGentleness, sobriety are rAare in this society
At A#dim7night a candle's brighter than the Bmsun
[Instrumental]
   Em     A    Bm    Ax4
[Verse 3]
EmTakes more than coAmbat gear to make a BmmanA  
EmTakes more than a Alicense for a BmgunA  
EmConfront your enemAies, avoid them wBmhen you can
AA gentleEmman will waAlk but never rBmunA  
EmIf, "Manners maketAh man" as someone BmsaidA  
EmThen he's the Ahero of the BmdayA  
EmIt takes a man to Asuffer ignoraBmnce and smile
ABe yoursEmelf no mattAer what they sBmay   AWoo-ooh
[Chorus]
EmI'm an aAlien   BmI'm a legal alien
AI'm an EnEmglishman  Ain New YoBmrk   AWoo-ooh
EmI'm an aAlien   BmI'm a legal alien
AI'm an EnEmglishman iAn New YBmorkA  

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The story behind the song

This song is a tribute to Quentin Crisp, an English eccentric and gay icon. Sting wrote it after Crisp moved from London to New York, capturing the spirit of someone who stands out and lives by their own rules, much like Crisp's witty remark about wanting to commit a "glamorous, non-violent" crime once naturalized. It's a celebration of individuality and finding one's place in the world, even if it's far from home. Playing it feels like embodying a quiet confidence and a charming defiance.

AI-written from these sources:Englishman in New York — Wikipedia ↗Sting (musician) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Englishman In New York

by Sting

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A#dim7

[Verse 1]

Em A Bm A

I don't drink coffee I take tea my dear

Em A Bm A

I like my toast done on one side

Em A Bm

And you can hear it in my accent when I talk

A Em A Bm A

I'm an Englishman in New York

Em A Bm A

See me walking down Fifth Avenue

Em A Bm A

A walking cane here at my side

Em A Bm A

I take it everywhere I walk

Em A Bm A

I'm an Englishman in New York Woo-ooh

[Chorus]

Em A Bm

I'm an alien I'm a legal alien

A Em A Bm A

I'm an Englishman in New York Woo-ooh

Em A Bm

I'm an alien I'm a legal alien

A Em A Bm A

I'm an Englishman in New York

[Verse 2]

Em A Bm A

If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said

Em A Bm A

Then he's the hero of the day

Em A Bm

It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile

A Em A Bm A

Be yourself no matter what they say Woo-ooh

[Chorus]

Em A Bm

I'm an alien I'm a legal alien

A Em A Bm A

I'm an Englishman in New York Woo-ooh

Em A Bm

I'm an alien I'm a legal alien

A Em A Bm A

I'm an Englishman in New York

[Bridge]

D A

Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety

Bm F#

You could end up as the only one

G A

Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society

A#dim7 Bm

At night a candle's brighter than the sun

[Instrumental]

Em A Bm A

[Verse 3]

Em A Bm A

Takes more than combat gear to make a man

Em A Bm A

Takes more than a license for a gun

Em A Bm

Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can

A Em A Bm A

A gentleman will walk but never run

Em A Bm A

If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said

Em A Bm A

Then he's the hero of the day

Em A Bm

It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile

A Em A Bm A

Be yourself no matter what they say Woo-ooh

[Chorus]

Em A Bm

I'm an alien I'm a legal alien

A Em A Bm A

I'm an Englishman in New York Woo-ooh

Em A Bm

I'm an alien I'm a legal alien

A Em A Bm A

I'm an Englishman in New York

About Englishman In New York Chords by Sting

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