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A song by the group America originally played on piano.
Feedback and comments are always welcomed. Please rate..
Ronald_sibala@yahoo.com
1960
Written by Gerry Beckley, ©1979
        E A/EE A/E
Intro :       
AM7
How 'bout a tear 
        G#m7
for the year of 1960
F#m7
I watched the fins 
       E        E7
of the Cadillac fall
AM7              G#m7
I remember Dad explained 
                 D  A  E
                     - 
about the Berlin Wall
AM7
How 'bout a tear 
        G#m7
for the torment and the trouble
F#m7                    E     E7
That was brewing in the Asian way
AM7
I wore a smile 
         G#m7            D  A  E
                             - 
like the faces that surround L.A.
D                  Ddim
In the city of the lost and found
C#m7           F#m7F#mE
                 - 
It's hard to get a break
D                         Ddim
Hard to stop from getting turned around
C#m7                 F#7
And make the same mistakes
A               E/G#
My reputation's on the line
F#m7          EF#m7E/G#
                - 
The final day of '59
A                      E/G#
But like the sun, just watch me shine
  D AE
    -
Today
AM7                       G#m7
How 'bout a cheer for the piano virtuoso
F#m7           E         E7
I practiced 61 minutes a day
AM7                     G#m7
I could never reach the keys
               DAE
                -
But it was all OK
AM7                       G#m7
How 'bout a cheer for the humor in my brother
F#m7                        E      E7
That could brighten up the darkest nights
AM7                       G#m7
It's just another sign of love
                  D   A  E
                       - 
Whenever we would fight
D                        Ddim
It's all the same twenty years ago
C#m7      F#m7F#mE
            -
As it is right now
D                  Ddim
Like a tour at the closing show
C#m7           F#7
When I take my bow
A               E/G#
My reputation's on the line
F#m7          E F#m7E/G#
                 - 
At the start of '79
A                      E/G#
But like the sun, just watch me shine
   D AE
     -
Today
A                        E/G#
I've played this part so many times
F#m7           E F#m7E/G#
                  - 
Since the end of '59
A                      E/G#
But like the sun, just watch me shine
  D  AE GD DA
             (fade)
Today

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A song by the group America originally played on piano.
Feedback and comments are always welcomed. Please rate..
Ronald_sibala@yahoo.com
1960
Written by Gerry Beckley, ©1979
Intro : E  A/E  E  A/E

1960 Chords by America

Learn how to play 1960 by America with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “1960 chords”, “1960 guitar chords”, or “America 1960 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 1960 chords and for experienced players who want accurate 1960 lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, A/E, AM7, G#m7, F#m7.

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The chords for "1960" show the original chord names (including A, E, A/E, AM7, G#m7, F#m7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.