After Hours
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(1,2,3)
A F#m
If you close the door
Bm E
The night could last forever
A F#m
Leave the sunshine out
Bm E
And say hello to never
A A7
All the people are talking and they're having such fun
D Dm
I wish this could happen to me
A F#m
But if you close the door
Bm E A
I'll never have to see the day again
A F#m
But if you close the door
Bm E
The night could last forever
A F#m
Leave the wine glass out
Bm E
And drink a toast to never
A A7
Someday I know someone will look into my eyes
D
And say hello
Dm
You're my very special one
A F#m
But if you close the door
Bm E A
I'll never have to see the day again
Bridge:
F#m C#m F#m C#m
Dark party bars, shiny Cadillac cars
F#m C#m F#m C#m
And people on subways and trains
F#m C#m F#m C#m
Looking grey in the rain as they stand disarrayed
BM E
Oh but people look well in the dark
A F#m
If you close the door
Bm E
The night could last forever
A F#m
Leave the sunshine out
Bm E
And say hello to never
A A7
Someday I know someone will look into my eyes
D
And say hello
Dm
You're my very special one
A F#m
But if you close the door
Bm E A
I'll never have to see the day again
Bm E A
I'll never have to see the day again
(once more)
Bm E A
I'll never have to see the day again
How to play After Hours
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 A. 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.