A Teenage Goodnight - The Chordettes

A Teenage Goodnight

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Intro:
G
Goodnight, goodnight..goodnight, goodnight.
 
#1.
D G D G G7 D C
Our school dance is o-ver, they're dimming
G
the lights.
C G
Let me hold you close, for just for a moment,
D G
and whisper a teenage goodnight.
(goodnight, goodnight)
 
#2.
G D G G7 D C G
My darling, my dear-est, to love you is right.
C G
Kiss me now, to prove that I'm not dreaming,
D G
this wonderful teenage goodnight.
(goodnight, goodnight..goodnight, goodnight)
 
INTERLUDE:
G D G G7 C
Mmmm-mmmm-mmmm-mmmm-mmmm-mmmm......mmmm-mmmm-
G
mmmm-mmmm-mmmm-mmmm-mmmm-mmmm-mmmm-mmmm-mmmm.
 
Bridge:
C G
Let me hold you close, for just for a moment,
D G
and whisper a teenage goodnight.
(goodnight, goodnight)
 
#3.
G D G G7 D C G
My darling, my dear-est, to love you is right.
C G
Kiss me now, to prove that I'm not dreaming,
D G
this wonderful teenage goodnight.
 
OUTRO:
G
(goodnight, goodnight)..(Fade.)

How to play A Teenage Goodnight

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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