Afternoon Delight
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- Intro: F
- verse 1:
F
Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight
Bb
Gonna grab some afternoon delight
F
My mottos always been when it's right it's right
Bb
Why wait until the middle of a cold dark night
- Pre-Chorus
Bb C
When everything's a little clearer in the light of day
Bb C
And we know the night is always gonna be here anyway
- verse 2:
F
Thinking of you is working up my appetite
Bb
Looking forward to a little after noon delight
F
Rubbing sticks and stones together makes the sparks ignite
Bb
And the thought of rubbing you is getting so exciting
[Refrão]
F C
Sky rockets in flight,
C A Dm
After noon delight
Bb C F
Afternoon delight
Bb C F
Afternoon delight
- verse 3:
F
Started out this morning feeling so polite
Bb
I always thought a fish could not be caught who didn't bite
F
But you got some bait awaitin' and I think I might
Bb
Like nibbling a little after noon delight
[Refrão]
F C
Sky rockets in flight,
C A Dm
After noon delight
Bb C F
Afternoon delight
Bb C F
Afternoon delight
- Flute Solo: F Bb F Bb
- Pre-Chorus
Bb C
Be waiting for me baby when I come around
Bb C
We can make a lot of loving 'fore the sun gone down
- verse 4:
F
Thinking of you is working up my appetite
Bb
Looking forward to a little after noon delight
F
Rubbing sticks and stones together makes the sparks ignite
Bb
And the thought of rubbing you is getting so exciting
[Refrão]
F C
Sky rockets in flight,
C A Dm
After noon delight
Bb C F
Afternoon delight
Bb C F
Afternoon delight
Bb C F F
Afternoon delight
How to play Afternoon Delight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.