I Wish This Night Would Never End
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BbCapotraste:
3rd traste
As recorded by Sonny James
(1960 release)
Capo 3rd fret
[Intro]
C Am C Am
[Verse 1]
C F G C
Oh how short has been the evening
G
Since my date with you began
F G C
Oh how long will be tomorrow
G C
[Verse 2]
C F G C
Short has been the stroll to your house
G
With you walking hand in hand
F G C
Long will be my homeward journey
G C F C
I wish this night would never end
[Bridge]
G C
Every step that we take brings us nearer
G C
To your door where this evening will die
B Em
Every tick of the clock, every beat of my heart
D G
Brings us closer to saying good bye
[Verse 3]
C F G C
You are warm and yielding, as I hold you
G
My lips find yours and they blend
F G C
Let's linger here upon your doorstep
G C F C
And wish this night would never end
[Bridge]
G C
Every step that we take brings us nearer
G C
To your door where this evening will die
B Em
Every tick of the clock, every beat of my heart
D G
Brings us closer to saying good bye
[Verse 4]
C F G C
You are warm and yielding, as I hold you
G
My lips find yours and they blend
F G C
Let's linger here upon your doorstep
G C
And wish this night would never end
[Outro]
Am F G C
How to play I Wish This Night Would Never End
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 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.