A Night In Tunisia
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Eb7 Dm7 Eb7 Dm7
The moon is the same moon above you
Eb7 Dm7 Em5-/7 A7/13- Dm7
Aglow with its cool evening light
Am5-/7 D7/9- Gm Gm7 C7
But shining at night, in Tunisia
Gm5-/7 C7/9- F6 Em5-/7 A7/13-
Never does it shine so bright
Dm7 Em5-/7 Eb7/11+
The stars are aglow in the heavens
Dm7 G7/11+
But only the wise understand
Gm7+ Gm7
That shining at night in Tunisia
Gb7/9+ F7M Em5-/7 A7/9-
They guide you through the desert sand
Eb7 Dm7 Eb7 Dm7
Words fail, to tell a tale
Eb7 Dm7 Em5-/7 A7/13- Dm7
Too exotic to be told
Am5-/7 D7/9- Gm Gm7 C7
Each night's a deeper night
Gm5-/7 C7/9- F6 Em5-/7 A7/13-
In a world, ages old
Dm7 Em5-/7 Eb7/11+
The cares of the day seem to vanish
Dm7 G7/11+
The ending of day brings release
Gm7+ Gm7
Each wonderful night in Tunisia
Gb7/9+ F7M
Where the nights are filled with Peace
How to play A Night In Tunisia
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.