Nighthawk
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[Verso 1]
A A D A
Late last night I walked by the river
A A E
The moon was hangin' so high
A A D A
Thinkin' about a love forgotten
A A E A A7
Out underneath the lonesome sky
[Refrão]
D D
Nighthawk
A A
Just an old memory
A A E E
Flyin' circles in my mind
A A
I hear you call
D A
But I can't answer
A A E A
Why'd you have to say goodbye
{Solo}
A A D A
A A E E
A A D A
A A E A
[Verso 2]
A A
Remember dear
D A
Those happy days together
A A E E
We'd build a fire on the shore
A A D A
When I was yours and you were mine
A A E A A7
We could not ask for more
[Refrão]
D D
Nighthawk
A A
Just an old memory
A A E E
Flyin' circles in my mind
A A
I hear you call
D A
But I can't answer
A A E A
Why'd you have to say goodbye
{Solo}
A A D A
A A E E
A A D A
A A E A
[Verso 3]
A A D A
All day long my mind's untroubled
A A E E
Up 'til that eventide
A A D A
Then all at once I find myself sinkin'
A A E A A7
Victim of those ties that bind
[Refrão]
D D
Nighthawk
A A
Just an old memory
A A E E
Flyin' circles in my mind
A A
I hear you call
D A
But I can't answer
A A E A
Why'd you have to say goodbye
How to play Nighthawk
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 A. 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.