Longest Night Of The Year
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[Verso 1]
A G
Weve been through this many times before
D G
Even so you just cant be sure
A G
Hear the crackling pyres burn
D F
Sacrifice for the lights return
[Pré-Refrão]
A# D
In the morning
C G
When it's still dark as under your pillow
A# D
It's a warning
C G
The run down way you've been feeling low
G
Feeling low
[Refrão]
C Cm
Drink your hopes and eat your fears
G A
Its the longest night of the year
C D# G
You can bring the sunshine back again
A
Back again
C D# G E
You can bring the sunshine back again
[Verso 2]
A G
Wolves and monsters freely roam
D G
We cast no shadows anymore
A G
The air is cold and the light has gone
D F
Will this winter go on and on
[Pré-Refrão]
A# D
There's no dawning
C G
And the chill's seeping into your marrow
A# D
Quit your yawning
C G
Sleep's for the weak and the weary-o
G
Weary-o
[Refrão]
C Cm
Drink your hopes and eat your fears
G A
Its the longest night of the year
C D# G
You can bring the sunshine back again
A
Back again
C D# G E
You can bring the sunshine back again
[Verso 3]
A G
If the sun is truly dead
D G
Maybe it wont be so bad
A G
We'll see stars in the afternoon
D F
Bats and owls and the constant moon
[Pré-Refrão]
A# D
Wind is blowing
C G
Take shelter here in this hollow
A# D
Easy going
C G
Wait just a minute and take it slow
G
Take it slow
[Refrão]
C Cm
Drink your hopes and eat your fears
G A
Its the longest night of the year
C D# G
You can bring the sunshine back again
A
Back again
C D# G E
You can bring the sunshine back again
A G
Torches flare on the standing stones
D G
In the dark you are not alone
A G
Say a prayer for the chosen one
D G C# A
Close your eyes now it wont be long
How to play Longest Night Of The Year
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 A. 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.