Say Goodnight
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G
What if daddy was right?
A Am
What if there's no forever?
D C
Would you kiss me goodnight?
G
So that I could remember?
Keep you frozen in time
A Am
Like they do in the pictures
Em D C
And if I close my eyes,
G
would I still think of patience?
C D
Stay with me don't disappear
Bm Em
To tell the truth, I need you here
C D
I'm afraid, I can barely breath
Bm Em
I need your words, to comfort me
C
Say goodnight,
D C G
would you say goodnight?
What if daddy was right?
Am
And I knew all the answers?
D C
But they could give me the world
G
But that wouldn't matter
A Am
If the gate's open wide, and make you an angel
D C G
Through tears in my eyes, I'd save your seat at the table
C D
So stay with me, don't disappear
Bm Em
To tell the truth, I need you here
C D
I'm afraid, I can barely breath
Bm Em
I need your words, to comfort me
C G
Say goodnight,
Em Bm C
would you say goodnight?
How to play Say Goodnight
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 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.