Devil Nights
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(o o) Devil Nights - Electric Six
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INTRO RIFF 1
Note for solo guitar: As a transition from CHORUS RIFF 1 or CHORUS RIFF 2,
start on a G5 power chord.
(Tip: Hold G5 with your first 3 fingers, leaving your little finger free to do
the hammering. This gives the G5 more time to ring.)
1 . 2 . 3 . 4 .
INTRO RIFF 2
1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 .
CHORUS RIFF 1
1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 .
CHORUS RIFF 2
1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 .
INTRO
INTRO RIFF 1
INTRO RIFF 2 \ together
INTRO RIFF 1 /
PD-C HORUS
"Devil nights..."
INTRO RIFF 2 \ together
INTRO RIFF 1 /
CHORUS 1
"Nights with the Devil..."
CHORUS RIFF 1
INTRO RIFF 1 (remember G5 power chord on first note, if you want)
VERSE 1
"Everything is wrong..."
INTRO RIFF 1 x2
"Handing over your last dollar..."
INTRO RIFF 2 x2 \ together
INTRO RIFF 1 x2 /
PD-C HORUS
"Devil nights..."
INTRO RIFF 2 \ together
INTRO RIFF 1 /
CHORUS 2
"Nights with the Devil..."
CHORUS RIFF 1
INTRO RIFF 1
"Nights with the Devil..."
CHORUS RIFF 1
INTRO RIFF 1
"Sure as the Sun gon' rise tonight..."
CHORUS RIFF 2
INTRO RIFF 1
"Sure as the White House is totally white..."
CHORUS RIFF 2
INTRO RIFF 1
VERSE 3
"Rolling up into the club just to drop the Devil mixes..."
INTRO RIFF 1 x2
CHORUS RIFF 1 (In comes FILL 1)
INTRO RIFF 1
CHORUS RIFF 1
INTRO RIFF 1
BRIDGE
INTRO RIFF 2 x2
"Dance! Dance! Dance!..."
INTRO RIFF 2 x2
CHORUS 3
Same as CHORUS 2
OUTRO
"Devil nights, devil nights..."
INTRO RIFF 2 x2
"Sure as the White House is totally white, you owe me money."
INTRO RIFF 2 (Don't play the very last notes on the D string)
FILL 1
1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . \
| x2
1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . |
INTRO RIFF 2 alt.
This is how I used to play INTRO RIFF 2 before I re-listened to the song for
tabbing purposes, included here for a bit of variety.
1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 .
How to play Devil Nights
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 G5. 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.