New Years Eve
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(We Can Remember) New Year’s Eve by: Eric Hutchinson
Chords by Mike Miller
Intro (and in between verses)
Bb Gm
Bb Gm
verse 1
Bb Gm
funny how time slips away
Cm Gm11 F11
one more year gone by
Bb Gm
and our stories will convey
Cm Gm11 F11
how our tears ran dry
Bb Dm11 Gm Gm7
things won’t be like before
Eb Eb7 F
but i’m pretty sure
Bb Bb/F# Gm
spirits will endure
Cm F Bb
and we can remember new year’s eve
verse 2
take your eye off of the clock
you can hold time still
opportunity will knock
leaving you fulfilled
as an old year turns
think of what we’ve learned
hope and promise burned
and we can remember new year’s eve
Bridge
Cm F
people get bent out of shape
Bb Dm11 Gm
and searching out of plans they made for one big night
Cm F
time’s a man made measure of business and pleasure
D Gm
and it starts to take over our lives
Eb
and we let it
Eb/ F
oh we can’t forget
verse 3
when we look back on these days
we will find some truth
in the year that patiently
celebrated youth
save the season for your friends
smiles will transcend
this is not the end
and we can remember new year’s eve
How to play New Years Eve
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 Bb. 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.