Peace Tonight
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Intro:
C
C F C F C F C
Verse:
Am G F
She lives above the motor line,
Am G F
She's staring out those deep brown pearly eyes (pearly eyes)
Am G F
She’ll cast your spell, she’ll hold you well.
Am G F
You remember well, you remember well, you remember well.
Am G F
You remember well, you remember well, you remember well.
BREAK:
Dm F
Now she calls the circle, she sets the tone,
Dm F
She lights the candles that burn on.
Verse:
Am G F
Staring out in towards the sun,
Am G F
She says what new day has come.
Am G F
Oh, what a thing to have a star,
Am G F
I wish you well, I wish you well, I wish you well.
Am G F
I wish you well, I wish you well, I wish you well.
BREAK:
Dm F
She thanks the sky, and she walks the earth,
Dm F
Her tears that fall are beautiful.
Dm F
She says my people, she says my tribe,
G
All good lovers out there,
Am F C F C F C F C
Peace tonight, peace tonight.
Instrumental: C Dm Am C F G Am F
Verse:
Am G F
She lives above the motor line,
Am G F
She's staring out those deep brown pearly eyes pearlty eyes
Am G F
She’ll cast your spell, she’ll hold you well.
Am G F
You remember well, you remember well, you remember well.
Am G F
You remember well, you remember well, you remember well.
BREAK:
Dm F
She says my people, and she says my tribe
G
And all good lovers out there
Am F
Peace tonight, peace tonight
G Am
To the broken hearted, to the burdened too,
G Am F
To everyone, peace tonight, peace tonight
OUTRO: C F C F C F G C
How to play Peace Tonight
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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.