Interpol - NYC: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "NYC" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn NYC Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Interpol

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "NYC" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

F                C
I had seven faces
            F                  C
Thought I knew which one to wear
         F                                  C
But I'm sick of spending these lonely nights
          F                C
Training myself not to care

The subway is a porno
Pavements, they are a mess
I know you've supported me for a long time
Somehow, I'm not impressed

Chorus:
C             F
But New York cares
(got to be some more change in my life)
C         F
New York cares
(got to be some more change in my life)
C         F
New York cares
(got to be some more change in my life)
C         F
New York cares
(got to be some more change in my life)

Subway, she is a porno
And the pavements, they are a mess
I know you've supported me for a long time
Somehow, I'm not impressed

It's up to me now, turn on the bright lights
Oh, it's up to me now, turn on the bright lights

Chorus:
New York cares
(Got to be some more change in my life)
New York cares
(Got to be some more change in my life)
New York cares
(Got to be some more change in my life)
New York cares
(Got to be some more change in my life)

It's up to me now, turn on the bright lights
(got to be some more change in my life)
(Got to be some more change in my life)
Oh, it's up to me now, turn on the bright lights
(got to be some more change in my life)
(Got to be some more change in my life)


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

C

Guitar chord C

F

Guitar chord F

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "NYC" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "NYC" by Interpol.