Dance the night away - Eric Clapton

Dance the night away

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Dm Em Am
Gonna build myself a castle
Dm Em Am
High up in the clouds.
Dm Em Am
There'll be skies outside my window;
F Em Dm E
Lose these streets and crowds.
E D C B Am D Am D
Dance the night away.
 
Dm Em Am
Will find myself an ocean,
Dm Em Am
Sail into the blue,
Dm Em Am
Live with golden swordfish,
F Em Dm E
Forget the time of you.
E D C B Am D Am D
Dance the night away.
 
Dm Em Am
Dance myself to nothing.
Dm Em Am
Vanish from this place.
Dm Em Am
Gonna turn myself to shadow
F Em Dm E
So I can't see your face.
E D C B Am D Am D
Dance the night away.

How to play Dance the night away

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Dm. 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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