(M. Hamlisch - H. Liebling)
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Intro (chorus chord progression):
harpsichord:
Fm Gb
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
(bass enters)
E C [N.C.]
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
Dm7/C Cmaj7
Along the sand
Dm7/C Em Am
Let's walk the shores together, now
Dm7/C Cmaj7
Yes, hand in hand
Dm7/C Em Am
It's gonna be fair weather now
Em Am
When the stars come out
Dm7 [N.C.] G [bass] C
Stop (stop!) to count them in the sky
Chorus 1:
Fm Gb
Long California nights
E
When I'm walkin' with you
C
Hand in hand by the shore
Fm Gb
Yes, I love California nights
E
At the beach where we'd swim
C
With the tide rollin' in
Verse 2:
And there we'll be
Beneath the midnight sky above
Just you and me
And we will whisper words of love
While the firelight
Soft (soft)-ly flickers in the sand
Chorus 2:
Warm California nights
With the breeze blowin' in
The time for love to begin
I would miss California nights
If I went on my way
Thinkin' now that I'll stay
Bridge:
Dm7/G Cmaj7/G
/ / / / / / / /
Dm7/G Cmaj7/G
Ooh, baby
Dm7/G Cmaj7/G
Love you, baby
Dm7/G
Mmm, baby
Chorus 3:
Long California nights
Always close as a kiss
Nothin' sweeter than this
And we'll spend California nights
Always close as a kiss [fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (M. Hamlisch - H. Liebling)
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 Fm. 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.