In The Heat Of The Night
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Intro: Em Bm Em Bm (x2)
Em Bm
Talk to me, want my love
Em Bm Em
Talk to me, but not that stuff
Bm Em Bm
You ain't enough, usin' my love
C D C D (mute)
You call for me, again I see
Em
In the heat of the night
C D
You'll lose your heart and sell your soul
Bm Em
I lose control in the heat of the night
C D
It's much too late to leave the trade
Bm Em
But I can't stand it anymore
C D
You'll lose your heart and your soul
Bm Em
I lose control in the heat of the night
D A
In the heat of the night
Em Bm
Talk to me, want my love
Em Bm Em
Talk to me, but not that stuff
Bm Em Bm
Who's on my side, losin' my pride
C D C D
You call for me, again I see
Em
In the heat of the night
C D
You'll lose your heart and sell your soul
Bm Em
I lose control in the heat of the night
C D
It's much too late to leave the trade
Bm Em
But I can't stand it anymore
C D
You'll lose your heart and your soul
Bm Em
I lose control in the heat of the night
D A
In the heat of the night
D A
In the heat of the night
(solo)
Em
In the heat of the night
C D
You'll lose your heart and sell your soul
Bm Em
I lose control in the heat of the night
C D
It's much too late to leave the trade
Bm Em
But I can't stand it anymore
C D
You'll lose your heart and your soul
Bm Em
I lose control in the heat of the night
D A
In the heat of the night
Em C D Bm
You'll lose your heart and sell your soul
Em C D
It's much too late to leave the trade (fade out with words and chords)
How to play In The Heat Of The Night
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.