Lonely Nights
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[Intro: ](D) (G) (D) (G)
Pardon (D) me
(G) I don't mean to waste (D) your time (G)
I just (D) need someone to talk to (A/C#) (Bm)
If you don't (Em) mind (A)
I've (D) fought the loneliness
(G) But tonight I guess (D) I'm just too weak to (G) fight
Cause I can (D) take the lonely days
(NC) But I can't take these lonely (D) nights (G)
Are you a(D)lone
(G) Tell me - what's your (D) name (G)
I just (D) need someone to lean on (A/C#) (Bm)
I'm not playin' any (Em) games (A)
So (D) set down here beside me
Let me (G) buy you a (D) glass of Red (G) Rose wine
Cause I can (D) take the lonely days
(NC) But, I can't take these lonely (D) nights
Well, I (A) thought I was strong
But, the (G) nights can be so long
When you (D) need a friend (A/C#)
(Bm) Maybe we could find
(F#m) A little peace of mind
(Em) Before the morning comes, ag(A)ain
So, (D) pardon me
(G) If it seems I'm (D) holding on (G)
Letting (D) go just isn't easy (A/C#) (Bm)
When you're sleeping all a(Em)lone (A)
Let's for(D)get about tomorrow
(G) Beg, steal, or borrow
(D) Just a little (G) time
Cause I can (D) take the lonely days
(NC) But, I can't take these lonely (D) nights (G)
Yes, I can (D) take the lonely days
(NC) But...I can't take these lonely (D) nights (G) (D)
How to play Lonely Nights
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.