The Nights
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capo 2
C#m
Once upon a younger year
C#m
When all our shadows disappeared
B C#m
The animals inside came out to play
C#m
When face to face with all our fears
C#m
Learned our lessons through the tears
B C#m
Made memories we knew would never fade
A
One day my father—he told me,
E
"Son, don't let it slip away"
B C#m
He took me in his arms, I heard him say,
A
"When you get older
E
Your wild life will live for younger days
B B *
Think of me if ever you're afraid."
(Pre-Chorus : single strum)
A E
He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
B C#m
So live a life you will remember."
A E
My father told me when I was just a child
B C#m
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
Instrumental : A - E - B - C#m - B
C#m
When thunder clouds start pouring down
C#m
Light a fire they can't put out
B C#m
Carve their name into those shinning stars
C#m
He said, "Go adventure far beyond these shores.
C#m
Don't forsake this life of yours.
B C#m
I'll guide you home no matter where you are."
A
One day my father—he told me,
E
"Son, don't let it slip away"
B C#m
When I was just a kid, I heard him say,
A
"When you get older
E
Your wild life will live for younger days
B B *
Think of me if ever you're afraid."
(Pre-Chorus : single strum)
A E
He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
B C#m
So live a life you will remember."
A E
My father told me when I was just a child
B C#m
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
Instrumental : A - E - B - C#m - B
A - E
B C#m *
These are the night that never die
My father told me
Instrumental : A - E - B - C#m - B
How to play The Nights
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.