Some Nights
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Capo 2
(Guitar Solo)
Em C D
Em C D
(verse 1)
G C G C
Some nights, I wait up cashing in my bad luck
G D
Some nights, I call it a draw
G C G C
Some nights, I wish that my lips could build a castle
G D
Some nights, I wish they'd just fall off
[Refrão]
C G C G
But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
C G D Em
Oh Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for oh
C G C G
What do I stand for? What do I stand for?
Em D C
Most nights, I don't know anymore
G C G C G D
Oh woah, oh woah, oh woah oh oh
C G C G C G D
Oh woah, oh woah, oh woah oh oh
(verse 2)
C G C G C
This is it, boys, this is war - what are we waiting for?
G D
Why don't we break the rules already?
C G C G
I was never one to believe the hype - save that for the black and white
C G D
I try twice as hard and I'm half as liked, but here they come again to jack
my style
(Bridge)
C G C G
And that's alright; that's alright; I found a martyr in my bed tonight
C G D
She stops my bones from wondering just who I am, who I am, who I am
C G C G
Ayyyy, who am I? mmmmmm
(Guitar Solo)
Em C D
(verse 3)
C G C G
Some nights, I wish that this all would end
C G D
Cause I could use some friends for a change
C G C G
And some nights, I'm scared you'll forget me again
C G D
Some nights, I always win, I always win
[Refrão]
C G C G
But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
C G D Em
Oh Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for oh
C G C G
What do I stand for? What do I stand for?
Em D C
Most nights, I don't know anymore
(Guitar Solo)
Em C D
Em C D
(Bridge)
C G D Em
My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she call "love"
C Em
When I look into my nephew's eyes
Man, you wouldn't believe the most amazing things that can come from
C
Some terrible lies
(Guitar Solo)
Em C D
Em C D
(Finish)
C G
I don't know
C G
I don't know
Em D
Most nights, I don't know
C Em D G
Anymore no
How to play Some 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 Em. 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.