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Philadelphia

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Philadelphia by Karl Blau in the key of C

Note: This Is By No Means Perfect But It's Roughly How It Goes. Please Feel Free To Give Suggestions On Some
Of The Faster Chord Changes, Especially At The End Of The First Verse. You Might Hear What Part I Mean.

Intro
Cm A# G# A#
Cm A# G# A#
Cm A# G# A#
Cm A# G# A# C

Verse 1
CConceived In PhilaFdelphia
One A#Bold IdA#/Aea At The TGmime
But The CIntention Out FOf The Gates Am​
Was AmNever To ListenDm Up
AmNever To Share TheDm Wine
A#Those That Kept The Bread They Stole
Cast A CShadow On The Truth They Designed
A#Lord Knows It's Healin' Time!

Chorus
PhilaCmdelphia, Philadelphia, PhilaA#delphia, Philadelphia
G#    Walk It Back Now,   A#  Walk It Back Now
To PhilaCmdelphia, Philadelphia, PhilaA#delphia, Philadelphia
G#   Walk It Back Now     A#       C​

Instrumental break
C A# C

Verse 2
CConqueror's FWet Dream
TechA#nology Would BA#/Ae On Their SGmide
CThe Side With The FDrive     Am​
That Drove The AmMind Of TheDm Hive
ReAmflective Skin -Dm Bleach The Times
A#Out In The Sun, Ice Caps Glowin'
CLookout To See How Much It's Showin'
Dm    Cold-Hearted MovesAm​
Dm   Crimes Am    Against Nature
The A#Dead Will Rise
And Claim The Face That CShines
COne More Time
(Walk It A#Back Now)

Chorus
To PhilaCmdelphia, Philadelphia, PhilaA#delphia, Philadelphia
PhilaG#delphia, Philadelphia, PhilaA#delphia, Philadelphia
Cm    We're Taking It A#Back Now
G#    We're Taking It BA#ack Down
To PhiladCmelphia, Philadelphia, PhiladA#elphia, Philadelphia
PhilaG#delphia, Philadelphia, PhiladA#elphia, Philadelphia
Cm    We're Taking It A#Back Now
G#    We're Taking It BA#ack Down
To PhilaCmdelphia, Philadelphia, PhilaA#delphia, Philadelphia
PhilaG#delphia, Philadelphia, PhiladA#elphia, Philadelphia
Cm A#
The G#Tiers Fall Down, The RA#eign Comes Down
Cm      Let's Take It Down  A#​
And Pass It G#Around
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Philadelphia?

The chords for Philadelphia are: Cm, A#, G#, C, F, A#/A, Gm, Am, Dm

What is the original key of Philadelphia?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing Philadelphia?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Philadelphia in another key?

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

Can Philadelphia be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Philadelphia on ukulele?

Chord Philadelphia can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia uses 9 chords: Cm, A#, G#, C, F, A#/A, Gm, Am, Dm

What is the easiest way to play Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia released in?

Philadelphia was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Philadelphia?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Philadelphia 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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