In The Heat Of The Night
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Capo 5
F
Blossoms fall like rain
Am G C
Under a sleepless moon
Dm C Em Am G
Amber fireflies dance across the shore
F Am
Helping her to keep her hopes alive
Dm Em Am
All those tiny sparks of flame
[Refrão]
F G F
But in the heat of the night her blood runs cold, can she survive?
G F
And in the heat of the night she longs to feel his touch
G Am
Her mind is reeling and she can feel the earth revolving
F G Dm
In the heat of the night she needs him, oh so much
F
Many miles away
G Am
Under a starlit sky
Dm Em
He's lying all alone
Am
Waiting for the dawn
[Refrão]
F G F
But in the heat of the night his blood runs cold, can he survive?
G F
And in the heat of the night he's burning for her touch
G Am
How could he let it slip right thru his fingers
F G Dm
When in the heat of the night he needs her, oh so much
G C F C
Come to me now (come to me now)
Please take my hand
F C G Am
Look in my heart and you'll find someone forever true
C Em F C
You know our love is alive (somewhere out there)
Waiting for you
F G
It's shining a light on the path that leads me back to you
Instrumental: C F G Am C Dm G Em Am G Am
[Refrão]
F G F
But in the heat of the night her blood runs cold, can she survive?
G F
And in the heat of the night she's burning for his touch
G Am
How could she let it slip right thru her fingers
F G Dm Am
When in the heat of the night she needs him, oh so much
OUTRO: (fade)
F
But in the heat of the night
(how could he ever feel so lonely)
G F Am
His blood runs cold
F
But in the heat of the night
(how could he ever feel so lonely)
G F Am
His blood runs cold
How to play In The Heat Of The Night
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.