The Night We Called It A Day
View chords used in this chart
A7 Gm7 A4/7 A7 D7M D6
There was a moon out in space
A7/13 E7/9 A7/13 D
But a cloud drifted over its face
Em7 Gm7 Gdim D Bm7
You kissed me and went on your way
A7 Gdim D
The night we called it a day
A7 Gm7 A4/7 A7 D7M D6
I heard the song of the spheres
A7/13 E7/9 A7/13 D
Like a minor lament in my ears
Em7 Gm7 Gdim D Bm7
I hadn't the heart left to pray
A7 Gdim D
The night we called it a day
Bridge
G A7 D Gm7 Gdim A7 D
Soft through the dark, the hoot of an owl in the sky
Gdim F#7 Bm Bm7 E Gm7 A7
Sad though his song, no bluer was he than I
A7 Gm7 A4/7 A7 D7M D6
The moon went down, stars were gone
A7/13 E7/9 A7/13 D
But the sun didn't rise with the dawn
Em7 Gm7 Gdim
There wasn't a thing left to say
A7/9- A A7 Gm7 A7 D6
The night we called it a day
How to play The Night We Called It A Day
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.