Nightjar
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Intro
E E
Quiet now on the empty street
E
I got this phantom that follows me
E A
A little boy with a broken arm
E E
A ladybug flew in my eye
E
It hurt like hell but I didn't cry
E F#m
I'm gonna meet you where the ocean meets the sky
Interlude
Dmaj7 F#m
Dmaj7 D A
[Verso 1]
Bm7 C#m7
Nightjar, I been watchin'
Bm7 C#m7
Just to see if you'll keep singing
Bm7 C#m7
Your song filled with sadness
Bm7 C#m7 Am
Agonizing but so sweet somehow
Interlude
Dmaj7
[Refrão]
F#m7 Dmaj7
I'm a wreck, no surprise
F#m7 Dmaj7
I've gotta see you tonight
F#m7 Dmaj7
Bug eater, psychopomp
A
I wanna go sailin' on
[Verso 2]
Bm7 D C#m7
Nightjar, is it selfish
Bm7 C#m7 Bm7
That I miss you 1:11 in the morning?
C#m7 Bm7
Hear you singing that familiar
F#m Dmaj7
Old melody in my head
[Refrão]
F#m7 Dmaj7
I'm a wreck, no surprise
F#m7 Dmaj7
I've gotta see you tonight
F#m7 Dmaj7
Bug eater, psychopomp
A
I wanna go sailin' on
[Ponte]
E
Quiet now on the empty street
A F#m E
I got this phantom that follows me
E A
A little boy with a broken arm
Outro
E A E
I'd take your hand but I don't know how
Am E
All your parts are shadows now
A
You're gonna be gone soon
E A
And there's no cure for that
E E
A ladybug flew in my eye
E
It hurt like hell but I didn't cry
E
I'm gonna meet you where the ocean meets the sky
How to play Nightjar
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.