San Franciscan Nights
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Spoken: “This following program is dedicated to the city and people of San
Francisco. Who may not know it, but they are beautiful - and so is their city.
This is a very personal song, so if the viewer cannot understand it particularly
those of you who are European residents - save up all your bread and fly Trans-
Love Airways to San Francisco, USA. Then maybe you'll understand the song.
It will be worth it - if not for the sake of this song. But for the sake of
your own peace of mind.”
Intro C Em/B Am G (guitar riff)
C Em/B Am G
Verse 1 STROBE LIGHT'S BEAM CREATES DREAMS
C Em/B Am G
WALLS MOVE MINDS DO TOO
D F C
ON A WARM SAN FRANCISCAN NIGHT
C Dm F C
OLD CHILD, YOUNG CHILD, FEEL ALL RIGHT
D F C
ON A WARM SAN FRANCISCAN NIGHT
C Em/B Am G
Verse 2 ANGELS SING, LEATHER WINGS
C Em/B Am G
JEANS OF BLUE, HARLEY-DAVIDSONS TOO
D F C
ON A WARM SAN FRANCISCAN NIGHT
C Dm F C
OLD ANGELS, YOUNG ANGELS FEEL ALL RIGHT
D F C
ON A WARM SAN FRANCISCAN NIGHT
Fm Em
Bridge I WASN'T BORN THERE PERHAPS I’LL DIE THERE
Fm G
THERE'S NO PLACE LEFT TO GO {pause} SAN FRANCISCO
Inter C Em/B Am G C Em/B Am G D F C C Dm F C D F C
C Em/B Am G
Verse 3 COP'S FACE IS FILLED WITH HEIGHT
C Em/B Am G
HEAVENS ABOVE, HE'S ON A STREET CALLED LOVE
D F C
WHEN WILL THEY EVER LEARN
C Dm F C
OLD COP, YOUNG COP FEEL ALL RIGHT
D F C
ON A WARM SAN FRANCISCAN NIGHT
Fm Em
Bridge THE CHILDREN ARE COOL THEY DON’T RAISE FOOLS
Fm G
IT'S AN AMERICAN DREAM INCLUDES INDIANS, TOO
Coda (guitar riff)
How to play San Franciscan Nights
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. 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.