Need You Tonight
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C Cmaj7
[Verse 1]
C Cmaj7
Oh no, I'm straight in at the deep end
C C7
It was just a quiet drink with my friends
Fm
My God, I even chose a place you wouldn't be seen dead in
C
It's a Friday
Cmaj7
You never used to go out at the weekend
C C7
I guess you go out at the weekend these days
Fm
And I don't want to listen to what my friends say
[Pre-chorus]
C
They say, "Let her go, let her go
Maybe she'll come back"
Dm7 C
Everyone's giving me advice to move on
Am7 Dm7 Dm
But they're playing our song
[Chorus]
G C F
Standing here tonight, I'm watching you move
Am G
There's a little space on the dance floor
Am F
Would you mind if I came and danced with you?
G
I promise not to step on your shoes
C F
Maybe we can start a little conversation
Am G
'Cause recently my heart's been breaking
Am F
And I can't tell wrong from right
G C
But I know I need you tonight
[Refrain]
Am7
I need you tonight
Am F
I need you tonight
G
I need you tonight
[Verse 2]
C Cmaj7
Oh no, she's looking right in my direction,
C C7
but I ain't seeing no reaction
Fm
I guess I'm in the shadows over here where I'm standing
C
But she's shining
Cmaj7
She never used to dance up in the spotlight
C C7
I guess she dances in the spotlight, these days
Fm
And I wish I hadn't listened what my friends said
[Pre-chorus]
C
They say, "Let her go, let her go
Maybe she'll come back"
Dm7 C
Everyone's giving me advice to move on
Am7 Dm7 Dm
But they're playing our song
[Chorus]
G C F
Standing here tonight, I'm watching you move
Am G
There's a little space on the dance floor
Am F
Would you mind if I came and danced with you?
G
I promise not to step on your shoes
C F
Maybe we can start a little conversation
Am G
'Cause recently my heart's been breaking
Am F
And I can't tell wrong from right
G C
But I know I need you tonight
[Refrain]
Am7
I need you tonight
Am F
I need you tonight
G
I need you tonight
[Chorus]
G C F
Standing here tonight, I'm watching you move
Am G
There's nobody left on the dance floor
Am F
Would you mind if I came and danced with you?
G
I promise not to step on your shoes
C F
Maybe we can start a little conversation
Am G
'Cause recently my heart's been breaking
Am F
And I can't tell wrong from right
G C
But I know I need you tonight
[Outro]
Am7
I need you tonight
Am F
I need you tonight
G
I need you tonight
How to play Need You Tonight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.