Hollywood Nights
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copied from TAB by Van "speedy" Murray
E A/E D/E E
E A/E
She stood there bright as the sun on that California coast
D/E E
He was a mid-western boy on his own
A/E
She looked at him with those soft eyes, so innocent and blue
D/E E
He knew right then he was too far from home he was too far from home
E A/E
She took his hand and she led him along that golden beach
D/E E
They watched the waves tumble over the sand
A/E
They drove for miles and miles, up those twisting turning roads
E
Higher and higher and higher they climbed
Chorus
E A/E
And those Hollywood nights, In those Hollywood hills
D/E E
She was looking so right, In her diamonds and frills
A/E
All those big city nights, In those high rolling hills
D/E E
Above all the lights, She had all of the skills
He'd headed west cause he felt that a change
would do him good
See some old friends, good for the soul
She had been born with a face that would let her
get her way
He saw that face and he lost all control
He had lost all control
Night after night, day after day, it went on and on
Then came that morning he woke up alone
He spent all night staring down at the lights of L.A.
Wondering if he could ever go home
Chorus
D A E E A/E D/E E
How to play Hollywood Nights
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.