Teach Me Tonight
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Em7 A7 A7/13- D Gdim F#m
Did you say I've got a lot to learn
B7 Em7 Bm5-/7 A7
Well, don't think I'm trying not to learn.
B7 Em Em7 A7
Since this is a perfect spot to learn,
A7/13- D D6 Fdim A7
Teach me tonight.
Em7 A7/13- D Gdim F#m
Starting with the ABC of it,
B7 Em7 Bm5-/7 A7
Right down to the XYZ of it,
B7 Em Em7 A7
Help me solve the mystery of it
A D Gdim D
Teach me tonight.
Em A7 A7/13- D D6
The sky's a blackboard high above you,
Em A7 A7/13- D Bm
And if a shooting star goes by,
Em E7 F#m
I'll use that star to write I love you
Bm5-/7 E7 A7
A thousand times across the sky.
Em7 A7 A7/13- D Gdim F#m
One thing isn't very clear, my love
B7 Em7 Bm5-/7 A7
Should the teacher stand so near, my love?
B7 Em Em7 A7
Graduation's almost here, my love
Em7 A7 D Cdim Em7 A7 D Gdim D
Teach me tonight, come on and teach me tonight.
How to play Teach Me Tonight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.