I Need The Night
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[Intro ]
Dm F G Dm F G
Dm F G D F G G
[Verso 1]
Dm F G
There is a voice, it is chastizing me
Dm F G
I was so cold, what had become of me?
Dm F G
Take all your limbs and wrap them round your neck
Dm F G
So they all laugh at your predicament
Dm F G
All of the boys and girls, all people in this world
Dm F G
Give me a dream and I will give you my word
[Refrão]
Dm F G Dm
I need the night
C G
And I need this drink
Dm
Will you sit with me
F G
And bring all of your friends
Dm
Chase the morning light
F G
Till all of this ends
[Verso 2]
Dm F G
There's a whisper that our God is a she
Dm F G
She sits on high over the land and the sea
Dm F G
Her breast is heavy in a brand new world
Dm F G
Tell your grandmother and your boys and your girls
Dm
She's got a brand new favourite
F G
Tell all the shrinks and haters
Dm G
Give her a dream and she will give you her word
[Refrão]
Dm F G Dm
I need the night
C G
And I need this drink
Dm
Will you sit with me
F G
And bring all of your friends
Dm
Chase the morning light
F G
Till all of this ends
Dm F G Dm
I need the night
C G
And I need this drink
Dm
Will you sit with me
F G
And bring all of your friends
Dm
Chase the morning light
F G
Till all of this ends
F G Am G
F G Dm G
[Ponte]
F G
When I realized that I never loved them
Am G
That the ones before just held me down
G
And caused me problems
F
This ain't that the way you see me
G
The way you hold me high
Am G
Tell me that you love me on longest days turned cold as ice
[Refrão]
Dm C G Dm
I need the night
C G
And I need this drink
Dm
Will you sit with me
C G
And bring all of your friends
Dm
Chase the morning light
C G
Till all of this ends
Dm C G Dm
I need the night
C G
And I need this drink
Dm
Will you sit with me
C G
And bring all of your friends
Dm
Chase the morning light
C G
Till all of this ends
Dm Am Dm Am C Dm Am Dm
How to play I Need The Night
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.