Saturday Night
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verse 1
E A B E
My old man died on a Saturday night
C#m A Bsus4 B
I watched as he just stopped breathing
E A B C#m
and though it was awful and painful and sad
A B E
I was glad that he wasn't alone
verse 2
E A B E
It felt like something he'd just had to go through
C#m A Bsus4 B
an arduous task he'd been given
E A B C#m
And it seemed so unfair it was his cross to bear
A B E
the sickest and weakest of us
verse 3
E A B E
Oh we never spoke much as a father and son
C#m A Bsus4 B
but we had an understanding
E A B C#m
and I still hear his voice when I open my mouth
A B E
in anger, or wisdom, or such
Coda
E A B E
If I see a similar jacket or hair
C#m A Bsus4 B
I think for a moment I've found him
E A B C#m
but then I remember - it's not about "where"
A B C#m F
and I know he's not lost, he is gone, yea
A B E
I'm just glad that he wasn't alone
How to play Saturday 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.