Hold Me In The Moonlight
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A|---5--5--3--3--3---7--7---5-5-5--------------------------------------------|
E|-3--3---5--5--5------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
G Am Em
You had a look in your hazel eyes, I swear it could kill
G Am Em Fmaj7
I can smell your perfume on my denim jacket still
G Am Em
And I know you need someone, I’m here for you
G Am Em Fmaj7
But tomorrow, I’ll be gone again
[Chorus]
G Am Em
So hold me in the moonlight
G Am Em Fmaj7
You know I wish that I could stay
G Am Em
With you for just a few nights
G Am Em Fmaj7
But all we have is tonight darling
G Am Em
G Am Em Fmaj7
You know I wish that I could stay with you
G Am Em
Just for a few nights
G Am Em Fmaj7
But all we have is tonight, darling
[Verse 2]
G Am Em
You were as bright as the moon and the stars that stood above
G Am Em Fmaj7
Letting go even though I know you’re scared to love
G Am Em
Everything’s moving way too fast, and babe it ain’t right
G Am Em Fmaj7
I’ll hold you in my arms until we see the daylight
G Am Em
You know my demons come alive in the late night
G Am Em Fmaj7
Will you keep me safe right here?
[Chorus]
G Am Em
So hold me in the moonlight
G Am Em Fmaj7
You know I wish that I could stay
G Am Em
With you for just a few nights
G Am Em Fmaj7
But all we have is tonight darling
G Am Em
Hold me in the moonlight
G Am Em Fmaj7
You know I wish that I could stay with you
G Am Em
Just for a few nights
G Am Em Fmaj7
But all we have is tonight, darling
[Bridge]
G Am Em
Wherever you are
G Am Em Fmaj7
Just know my heart's yours
G Am Em
I'm right where you are
G Am Em Fmaj7
Just look at the stars
G Am Em
Wherever you are
G Am Em Fmaj7
Just know my heart's yours
G Am Em
I'm right where you are
G Am Em Fmaj7
Just look at the stars
[Chorus]
G Am Em
So hold me in the moonlight
G Am Em Fmaj7
You know I wish that I could stay
G Am Em
With you for just a few nights
G Am Em Fmaj7
But all we have is tonight darling
G Am Em
Hold me in the moonlight
G Am Em Fmaj7
You know I wish that I could stay with you
G Am Em
Just for a few nights
G Am Em Fmaj7
But all we have is tonight, darling
How to play Hold Me In The Moonlight
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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.