One Night Standards
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Intro: C/G F/C C/G F/C
[Verso 1]
C/G
I ain’t gonna stay for the weekend
F/C
Ain't gonna jump off the deep end
C/G
Ain't gonna ask where your ring is,
F/C
thing is, we all got secrets
C/G
You don’t wanna to hear about my last breakup
F/C
I don't wanna worry about space you take up
C/G
I don’t even care if you’re here when I wake up
F/C
[Ponte]
C/G
It’s just a room key
F/C
You ain’t gotta lie to me,
C/G
Can’t you just use me,
F/C
Like I’m using you.
[Refrão]
C/G
How it goes is, bar closes
F/C
There’s no king bed covered in roses
C/G
Just a room,
F/C
without a view
G
I don’t want a number you ain’t gonna answer
C/G
Let’s just stick to the one night standards.
[Verso 2]
C/G
Well I Ain’t Cinderella, but who is?
F/C
Call me what you want if the shoe fits
C/G
I ain’t gonna say I never do this,
F/C
'cause truth is, lonely makes a heart ruthless
C/G
Ain’t nobody gonna to hurt nobody
F/C
Ain’t nothing wrong with needin' somebody,
C/G
you can leave all of that
F/C
down in the lobby
[Ponte]
C/G
It’s just a room key
F/C
You ain’t gotta lie to me,
C/G
Can’t you just use me,
F/C
Like I’m using you.
[Refrão]
C/G
How it goes is, bar closes
F/C
There’s no king bed covered in roses
C/G
Just a room,
F/C
without a view, Nooooo
G
I don’t want a number you ain’t gonna answer
C/G
Let’s just stick to the one night standards.
C/G
How it goes is, bar closes
F/C
There’s no king bed covered in roses
C/G
Just a room,
F/C
without a view
G
Noooo, I don't give a damn about the morning after
C/G
Bottles on the floor, don’t even matter
G
I don’t want a number you ain’t gonna answer
Outro
N.C.
Let’s just stick to the one night standards
N.C.
The One Night Standards
C/G
The One Night Standards
How to play One Night Standards
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 C/G. 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.