Night Life
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[Intro: ](G) (G)
When the (G) evenin' sun goes down (G7)
You will (C) find me hangin' (Cm) 'round
Oh, the (G) night life, (Em) ain't a (C) good life (D7)
But it's my (G) life (Em) (Am) (D7)
Many (G) people just like me (G7)
Dreamin' (C) of old used to (Cm) be's
And the (G) night life, (Em) ain't a (C) good life, (D7)
But it's (G) my life. (C) (Cm)
(G) Listen to the blues they're playin'
(C) Listen to what the blues are sayin'
Life is (G) just another scene (G7)
from the (C) world of broken (Cm) dreams
Oh, the (G) night life, (Em) ain't no (C) good life (D7)
But it's (G) my life
(G) Listen to the blues they're playin'
(C) Listen to what the blues are sayin' (D7)
When the (G) evenin' sun goes down (G7)
You will (C) find me hangin' (Cm) 'round
Oh, the (G) night life, (Em) ain't a (C) good life (D7)
But it's my (G) life (Em) (Am) (D7)
The (C) night life, ain't no (D7) good life
(NC) But, it's (G) my life
How to play Night Life
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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.