Nightingale
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A A7
I can't sleep tonight, wide awake and so confused
A/F# ND
Eveything is in line, but I am bruised
A A7
I need a voice to echo, I need a light to take me home
A/F# D
I kinda need a hero, is it you?
A/F# A
I never see the forest for the trees, I could really use your melody
D. E
Baby I'm a little blind, I think it's time for you to find me
D E A D E A. D. E. A. E
Can you be my Nightingale, sing to me I know you're there
D. E. A. D. E. A7
You could be my sanity, bring me peace, sing me to sleep
D. E. A. E
Say you'll be my Nightingale
A Am7 A/F# D
Somebody speak to me, cause im feeling like hell
Need you to answer me, I'm overwhelmed
I need a voice to echo, I need a light to take me home
I need a star to follow, I dont know
A/F# A D
I never see the forest for the trees, I could really use your melody
Baby I'm a little blind, I think it's time for you to find me
D E A
Can you be my Nightingale, sing to me I know you're there
You could be my sanity, bring me peace, sing me to sleep
Say you'll be my Nightingale
D A E
I dont know what i'd do without you
Your words are like a whisper, come through?
As long as you're with me here tonight, I'm good
D E A
Can you be my Nightingale, feel so close I know you're there
Ohhhh Nightingale, sing to me, I know you're there
Cause baby you're my sanity, you bring me peace, sing me to sleep
Say you'll be my Nightingale
How to play Nightingale
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.