Goodnight
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A F#m
Dry away the tears
Bm E
Lay aside your fears
A F#m
No more pain, for my love
Bm E
I am here, now go to sleep
D
And when the angels come
E F#m
I know that they will treat you well
D
That they will pull you through
E F#m
And lift you up from all that's held you down
A F#m
There's a heaven up there
Bm E
And it waits just for you
A F#m
So close your eyes and dream
Bm E
And there will be a world you once knew
D
A world without the pain
E F#m
That has stuck with you for far too long
D E
A world that does contain a love like mine
F#m
To watch you grow strong
Bm E
And when my time arrives
A F#m
Please wait and make a place for me
Bm E
For when I do arrive
A E F#m
Your face should be the first face I see
A F#m
So dry away the tears
Bm E
Lay aside your fears
A F#m
No more pain, for my life
Bm
It is time
E A
Now go to sleep
How to play Goodnight
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.