Saturday nights
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INTRO:
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G Em Am D7 G D/F#
G Em Am
It seems like a dream now, it was so long ago,
D C D7
The moon burned so bright and the time went so slow,
G Em Am
And I swore that I loved her and gave her a ring.
D D7 G
The bluebird was high on the wing.
Chorus:
C G Am G
Whatever happened to Saturday night?
C G Am7 F
Finding a sweetheart and holding her tight?
C G Am G
She said "Tell me, oh, tell me, was I alright?"
C G Am G
Whatever happened to Saturday night?
G Em Am
The years brought the railroad it ran by my door.
D C D7
Now there's boards on the windows and dust on the floor
G Em Am
And she passes the time at another man's side,
D D7 G
And I pass the time with my pride.
BRIDGE:
C G Em C G Em
What a tangled web we weave, go 'round with circumstance.
C G Em G Em7 C G
Someone show me how to tell the dancer from the dance.
SOLO:
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Am Em7 Am Em7 Am Em7 C D
C G Am G
Whatever happened to Saturday night
C G Am7 F
Choosing a friend and losing a fight?
C G Am G
She said, "Tell me, oh, tell me, are you alright?"
C G Am Em
Whatever happened to Saturday night?
C G Am G G/B G
Whatever happened to Saturday night?
CHORDS:
Em 02x003
G/B x20403
How to play Saturday nights
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is 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.