Oh Why Not Tonight
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Intro: E E E B E A E
E B7 E
Oh, do not let the Word depart,
B7 E
And close thine eyes against the light;
A E
Poor sinner, harden not your heart,
A E B7 E
Be saved, oh, tonight.
E B7 E
Oh, why not tonight? (not tonight)
B7 E
Oh, why not tonight? (not tonight)
A E
Wilt thou be saved?
A E B7 E
Then why not tonight?
E B7 E
Tomorrow?s sun may never rise
B7 E
To bless thy long-deluded sight;
A E
This is the time, oh, then be wise,
A E B7 E
Be saved, oh, tonight.
E B7 E
Oh, why not tonight? (not tonight)
B7 E
Oh, why not tonight? (not tonight)
A E
Wilt thou be saved?
A E B7 E
Then why not tonight?
Inst(Same as intro)
E B7
Our Lord in pity lingers still,
E
And wilt thou thus His love requite?
B7
Renounce at once thy stubborn will,
E
Be saved, oh, tonight.
E
Our blessed Lord refuses none
B7 E
Who would to Him their souls unite;
A E
Believe on Him, the work is done,
B7 E
Be saved, oh, tonight.
E B7 E
Oh, why not tonight? (not tonight)
B7 E
Oh, why not tonight? (not tonight)
A E
Wilt thou be saved?
A E B7 E
Then why not tonight?
How to play Oh Why Not Tonight
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 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.