On A Night Like This
View chords used in this chart
C = x32010 Bb = x13331
F = 133211 Gm = 355333
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C Bb C Bb (x2)
INTRO
Verse 1
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C Bb
Now when I was a young girl,
C Bb
My dad warned me about the opposite sex.
C Bb
He'd say "Yeah, that's just what you need
C Bb
Some crazy boy with wild ideas, you know what always happens next."
C Bb
I tried to heed his advice,
C Bb
But now I'm thinkin' it sounds kinda nice.
Chorus
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F Bb C F Bb C
It's just what I need on a night like this,
F Bb C F Bb C
A long walk in the dark, someone I can't resist.
F Bb C F Bb C
A little rendezvous, a little mystery,
F Bb C F Gm
And when I look at you, I think that's just what I need.
INSTRUMENTAL
Verse 2
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C Bb
Now my momma told me, in this dog eat dog world,
C Bb
Baby, you gotta work harder than a man.
C Bb
And she'd say, "Yeah, that's just what you need,
C
Some romance book romeo callin' you at work
Bb
And messing up your plans".
C Bb
But night falls, I slow down,
C Bb
I start dreamin' about you comin' around.
*REPEAT CHORUS*
Bb F Gm F
The moonlight, the sweet bliss, melting with every kiss.
Bb F C
Dancin' real slow, when you hold me close I know,
*REPEAT CHORUS*
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MAIN RIFF THROUGH INTRO AND FIRST VERSE
E--0---0h1---1----1-------0---0h1---1----
B--1---1-----3----3-------1---1-----3----
G--0---0-----3----3-------0---0-----3----
D--2---2-----3----3-------2---2-----3----
A--3---3-----1----1--1b---3---3-----1----
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How to play On A Night Like This
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.