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Dirty Old Town

Celtic Echo

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Dirty Old Town by Celtic Echo in the key of E

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2000s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Tempo: 102  Time: 4/4

Key : Dm

Intro
E F#m A E F#m A

Verse 1
I Met MEy LoveF#m By The Gas AWorks Wall
Dreamed EA Dream By The Old CaF#mnal
I Kissed My GC#mirl By The Factory WaAll
Dirty Old ETown, Dirty Old F#mTown

Verse 2
Clouds AreE DriF#mfting Across The MooAn
Cats AreE Prowling Under TheF#m Stars
A Spring WindC#m Blows Through The Broken GlAass
Dirty Old ETown, Dirty Old F#mTown

Chorus
I'm GonnaA Make Me A Clean Sweep SomedEay
Wash TheF#m Smoke An Old Dead Tree Dirty AwaC#my
Take My Love And We'll RAun
From ThisE Dirty OlF#md Town

Verse 3
TheE Ship F#mYard Whistles Below A DawAn
The Steel Mills Roar ELike A Wounded BF#meast
But Tonight We C#mWalk These Empty StreAets
In My Dirty OlEd Town, Dirty F#mOld Town

Chorus
I'm GonnaA Make Me A Clean Sweep SomedEay
Wash TheF#m Smoke An Old Dead Tree Dirty AwaC#my
Take My Love And We'll RAun
From ThisE Dirty OlF#md Town

Instrumental
A E F#m C#m D A E

Verse 4
The Old ETown F#mHolds Me Like Iron Chains  A​
Whispers My Name EThrough The Pouring F#mRain
But One Day SC#moon I'll Break AwAay
And Leave These GErey Streets Far F#mBehind

Chorus
I'm GonnaA Make Me A Clean Sweep SomedEay
Wash TheF#m Smoke An Old Dead Tree Dirty AwaC#my
Take My Love And We'll RAun
From ThisE Dirty OlF#md Town
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Dirty Old Town?

The chords for Dirty Old Town are: E, F#m, A, C#m, D

What is the original key of Dirty Old Town?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Dirty Old Town?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Dirty Old Town in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Dirty Old Town be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Dirty Old Town on ukulele?

Chord Dirty Old Town can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Dirty Old Town?

Dirty Old Town uses 5 chords: E, F#m, A, C#m, D

What is the easiest way to play Dirty Old Town?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Dirty Old Town released in?

Dirty Old Town was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Dirty Old Town?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Dirty Old Town to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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