Lyrics
I (G5)used to love the Ten der loin, ed; till I made some ten der coin.
(A5)ed.
Then I met some la dies from (D)Ma rin.
(D)We (G5)took the high way to the “1” er; up the coast to catch some sun.
(A5)They left me with these blis ters on (D)my (Dsus)skin.
I (G5)nev er Don’t know what I was on, but I think it grows in Or e gon.
(A5)So I kept on go ing, go ing, gone (D)right through.
I (Bm)drove in to Se at tle rain; (A)fell in love, then missed the train to that the (Gmaj7)could a took me right back home to (CN.C.)you.
I’ve been high,
I’ve been (G)low.
I’ve been (A)yes, and I’ve been, (D)oh, hell, no.
I’ve been rock ’n’ roll and (G)dis co; won’t you (A)save me, San Fran (D)cis co!
Ooh ooh ooh,
oh (G)oh,
ooh ooh (A)ooh ooh ooh ooh.
(G5)Ev ’ry day’s so caf fein at ed; I wish they were Gold en Gat (A5)ed.
Fill more could n’t feel more miles (D)a way.
(D)So, (G5)wrap me up, re turn to send er; let’s for get this five year bend (A5)er.
Take me to my cit y by (D)the (Dsus)Bay.
I (G5)nev er Don’t knew all that I had; now I Al ca traz don’t sound so bad.
(A5)At I least they’d have a hell a fine (D)Mer lot.
If (Bm)I could wish up on a star, (A)I would hitch a ca ble car to that the (Gmaj7)place that I can al ways call my (CN.C.)own.
I’ve been high,
I’ve been (G)low.
I’ve been (A)yes, and I’ve been, (D)oh, hell, no.
I’ve been rock ’n’ roll and (G)dis co; won’t you (A)save me, San Fran (D)cis co!
Ooh ooh ooh,
oh (G)oh,
ooh ooh (A)ooh ooh ooh ooh.
co!
I’ve been up, I’ve been (G)down.
I’ve been (A)so damn lost since you’re (D)not a round.
I’ve been reg gae and ca (G)lyp so; won’t you (A)save me, San Fran (D)cis co!
To tell you the truth,
I miss (D)ev ’ry thing, (A)ev ’ry thing.
It’s a wild, wide (G5)beau ti ful world, but there’s a (D)wide eyed girl back there, and she means (A5)ev ’ry thing, ev ’ry thing.
I’ve been (D)stop, I’ve been (G)go.
I’ve been (A)yes, co!
Ooh ooh ooh,
oh (G)oh.
Ooh ooh (A)ooh,
oh (D)oh.
Ooh ooh ooh,
oh (G)oh.
Won’t you (A)save me, San Fran (D)cis co!
Ooh ooh ooh,
oh (G)oh.
Ooh ooh (A)ooh,
oh (D)oh.
Ooh ooh ooh,
oh (G)oh.
Won’t you (A)save me, San Fran (D)cis co!
Ooh ooh ooh, co!
Save Me, San Francisco — Piano Lead Sheet
"Save Me, San Francisco" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 112 BPM.
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About “Save Me, San Francisco”
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- Save Me, San Francisco is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
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- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
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- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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- "Save Me, San Francisco" was originally performed by Train. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Save Me, San Francisco"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm, C, D, Dpow, Dsus4, Em, +3 more.
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