New Years Eve
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Capo on 2
Intro: G C G C G C G C
G Bm C G C G
i once loved a woman, maybe i never knew
G Bm Em
it was just a few times, that weve met
Am G Bm C
but she made em all, a line across my heart
G Bm C G C G
i know now that she was dear to me
G Bm C G C G
you know youll forget me, she told me with a smile
G Bm Em 2x
i just laughed and told her, she was wrong
Am G Bm C
stars were in her eyes and she looked so alive
G Bm C G C G
when i held her hand in mine that evening
Instrumental
G Bm C G C G
i guess i know my heart, a little better know
G Bm Em
its easier to see, my mistake
Am G Bm C
but i never do, like in a open book
G Bm C G C G
the chance that slipped away under the moonlight
G Bm C G C G
i saw her again, one rainswept new years eve
G Bm Em 2x
in a crowd another, on her own
Am G Bm C
i was standing there, all i could do was stare
G Bm C G C G
wished she looked away i still remember
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 G. 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.