Sacred Was the Night
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
(fig 1)
E ----------10-------------------------------------------
B -10-------10-------------------------------------------
G -10-------10(5x-first strum hold chord and let it ring)
D -10(8x)---8-------------------------------------------
A -8--------8-------------------------------------------
E -------------------------------------------------------
(first chord-add periods of accenting during the strumming)
then the bass line comes in
(During this run on the "A" string,
play a few random notes of a "C" chord
while your holding out the open note)
Intro 2
A -------------3---57530(2x--let ring) -----3-----
E -1313s-5------------------------------35---6531s8--
(Note: All chords played are barred on higher frets of the guitar)
Verses:
F (8th fret) C (8th fret)
OhhI asked you
Bb (6th fret) C (8th fret)
Although my heart was breaking
F C
Between me and you
Bb C
Our eyes did all of the saying
(fig 1)
E -10------------------------------
B -10------------------------------
G -10-(5x-let ring)---------9------
D 8----------------------10(6x)-
A 8-----------------------10------
E --------------------------8------
How I should turn___________round
(repeat fig 1) F(on "sacred," return to verse chords)
And ask if you how sacred
C Bb
Sacred was the night
C F
When you were by my side
C Bb C
The one that I loved the love of my life
(IntroBass line again w/ a variation)
(variation) (play around w/ a not or 2
A -----------3---8-7-5-3-0-- from a "C" chord)
E 1-3-1-3-5----------------
Verse 2:
(repeat 2nd verse like the first)
Shadows and dreams
Visions of you still holding me
Never fade
For forever with me
Your love remains
(repeat fig 1)
Hearts broken into
As pride walks me right by you
(back to verse chords)
Sacred
Sacred was the night
When you were by my side
The only one that I loved
Love of my life
Oh sacred
Sacred was the night
(repeat intro 2, the bass line, and over
that another guitar can play the intro 1 chords)
How to play Sacred Was the Night
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.