Help Me Make It Through The Night
View chords used in this chart
verse 1
N.C. D D7
Take the ribbon from your hair
G
Shake it loose and let it fall
A7
Laying soft against your skin
D Dsus4 D
Like the shadows on the wall
verse 2
D D7
Come and lay down by my side
G
'Til the early morning light
A7
All I'm taking is your time
D D7
Help me make it through the night
[Refrão]Chorus
G
I don't care what's right or wrong
D
I won't try to understand
E7
Let the devil take tomorrow
A
"Cuz tonight I need a friend
verse 3
D D7
Yesterday is dead and gone
G
And tomorrow is out of the sight
A7
And it's sad to be alone
D
Help me make it through the night
[Refrão]Chorus
G
I don't care what's right or wrong
D
I won't try to understand
E7
Let the devil take tomorrow
A
'Cuz tonight I need a friend
verse 4
D D7
Yesterday is dead and gone
G
And tomorrow is out of the sight
A7
And it's sad to be alone
D Dsus4 D
Help me make it through the night
A7 N.C.
I don’t want to be alone
G Dsus2 D
Help me make it through the night
How to play Help Me Make It Through The Night
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 C. 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.