Hollywood Nights
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E A D E (2x)
E
She stood there bright as the sun
A
On that California coast
D E
He was a Midwestern boy on his own
E
She looked at him with those soft eyes
A
So innocent and blue
D E
He knew right then he was too far from home
E A D E
He was too far from home
E A
She took his hand and she led him along that golden beach
D E
They watched the waves tumble over the sand
E
They drove for miles and miles
A
Up those twisting turning roads
D E
Higher and higher and higher they climbed
Chorus:
E
And those Hollywood nights
A
In those Hollywood hills
D
She was looking so right
E
In her diamonds and frills
E
Oh those big city nights
A
In those high rolling hills
D
Above all the lights
E
She had all of her skills
E A D E E A
E A
He'd headed west cause he felt that a change would do him good
D E
See some old friends, good for the soul
E
She had been born with a face
A
That would let her get her way
D E
He saw that face and he lost all control
E A D E
He had lost all control
E A
Night after night, Day after day It went on and on
D E
Then came that morning he woke up alone
E A
He spent all night staring down at the lights on LA
D E
Wondering if he could ever go home
Chorus:
E
And those Hollywood nights
A
In those Hollywood hills
D
She was looking so right
E
It was giving him chills
E
In those big city nights
A
In those high rolling hills
D
Above all the lights
E
With a passion that kills
E
And those Hollywood nights
A
In those Hollywood hills
D
She was looking so right
E
In her diamonds and frills
E
Oh those big city nights
A
In those high rolling hills
D
Above all the lights
E
She had all of her skills
E A D E (4x)
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.