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Istanbul Not Constantinople

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I saw the other chords for this song and thought.
"well the first one is wrong and the second one isn't finished, Lets do something about that".
Capo on fret 3 (chords relative to cappo)
Chords with an * next to them should be left to ring out.
Chords with an ! next to them are stabs.
All other chords are strummed.
Dm
 *
Istanbul was Constantinople 
          Dm
           *
Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople 
        A7
         *
Been a long time gone, Constantinople 
          Dm
           *
Now it's Turkish delight on a moonlit night 
Dm
 *
Every gal in Constantinople 
          Dm
           *
Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople 
      A7
       *
So if you've a date in Constantinople 
          Dm       A7   Dm
           !        !    !
She'll be waiting in Istanbul
(slow down slightly at this part)
      Dm             Dm    A7   Dm
       *              *     *    *
Even old New York was once New Amsterdam 
(back to normal speed)
A7
 *
Why they changed it I can't say 
A
 !
People just liked it better that way 
Dm
So take me back to Constantinople 
        Dm
No, you can't go back to Constantinople 
       A7
Been a long time gone, Constantinople 
        Dm
Why did Constantinople get the works? 
       A7                      Dm
        !                      
That's nobody's business but the Turks
Dm
Waooooooh
Dm
Waaaaaooooooh
A7
Waaaaaooooooh
Dm
 !
Waaaaaaoooh
Istanbul (Istanbul)
Dm
Waooooooh
Dm
Waaaaaooooooh
A7
Waaaaaooooooh
Dm
 !
Waaaaaaoooh
Istanbul (Istanbul)
(slow down slightly at this part)
      Dm             Dm    A7   Dm
       *              *     *    *
Even old New York was once New Amsterdam 
(back to normal speed)
A7
 *
Why they changed it I can't say 
A
 !
People just liked it better that way 
Dm
Istanbul was Constantinople 
          Dm
Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople 
        A7
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
        Dm
Why did Constantinople get the works? 
       A7                      Dm
        !                      
That's nobody's business but the Turks.
DmDmA7Dm
    x2
    Dm
So take me back to Constantinople 
        Dm
No, you can't go back to Constantinople 
       A7
Been a long time gone, Constantinople 
        Dm
Why did Constantinople get the works? 
       A7                        Dm
That's nobody's business but the Turks.
     Dm
      *
Istanbul

Istanbul Not Constantinople chords and lyrics

Free chords for Istanbul Not Constantinople by They Might Be Giants. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

I saw the other chords for this song and thought.
"well the first one is wrong and the second one isn't finished, Lets do something about that".
Capo on fret 3 (chords relative to cappo)
Chords with an * next to them should be left to ring out.
Chords with an ! next to them are stabs.
All other chords are strummed.
(slow down slightly at this part)
(back to normal speed)
Istanbul (Istanbul)
Istanbul (Istanbul)
(slow down slightly at this part)
(back to normal speed)
Dm Dm A7 Dm x2

Istanbul Not Constantinople Chords by They Might Be Giants

Learn how to play Istanbul Not Constantinople by They Might Be Giants with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Istanbul Not Constantinople chords”, “Istanbul Not Constantinople guitar chords”, or “They Might Be Giants Istanbul Not Constantinople 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 Not Constantinople chords and for experienced players who want accurate Istanbul Not Constantinople lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, A7, A.

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Is "Istanbul Not Constantinople" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Istanbul Not Constantinople" by They Might Be Giants with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by They Might Be Giants below.

What key is "Istanbul Not Constantinople" in?

The chords for "Istanbul Not Constantinople" show the original chord names (including Dm, A7, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.