The Sixth Night
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Intro
Fmaj7 G Am x3
[Verso 1]
Fmaj7 G Am
In the first night I saw her in the clearing
Fmaj7 G Am
She was wearing a dizzy white gown
Fmaj7 G Am
And she said to me, «your life will be blessed
Fmaj7 G Am
You become king with a golden crown»
Fmaj7 G Am
Ireturnedtothe clearing thevery next day
Fmaj7 G Am
Tolisten to her further foretold
Fmaj7 G Am
And she appeared in a scarlet cloak
Fmaj7 G Am
«Once being king you will conquer the world»
[Refrão]
G Am
Do not waste your time with waiting
G Am
For life takes place in the now
G Am
And I know that truth is naked
G Am
As I watched the sun go down
{Instrumental}
Fmaj7 G Am x2
[Verso 2]
Fmaj7 G Am
In the third night she was all dressed in black
Fmaj7 G Am
«Your brothers will die in the field»
Fmaj7 G Am
In the forth night in a coat of chain-mail
Fmaj7 G Am
She said, «you will get caught and imprisoned soon»
Fmaj7 G Am
In the fifth night she had flaming red eyes
Fmaj7 G Am
Wearing a robe of fire
Fmaj7 G Am
«Your realm will crumble to dust
Fmaj7 G Am
All the walls will be tumbling down»
[Refrão]
G Am
Do not waste your time with waiting
G Am
For life takes place in the now
G Am
And I know that truth is naked
G Am
As I watched the sun go down
[Ponte]
D Fmaj7 G Am
D Fmaj7
I hope that faith will always guide your way
G Am
That the norns will lead your path
D Fmaj7
You might stumble but do not stray
G Am
Or get lost in greed or wrath
D Fmaj7
Do not waste your time with begging
G Am
Yearning for honour, craving for gold
D Fmaj7
Do not make the same mistakes
G Am
Or your future won't be bold
{Instrumental}
Fmaj7 G Am x2
[Verso 3]
Fmaj7 G Am
In the sixth night she appeared naked to me
Fmaj7 G Am
With a body like marble, like stone
Fmaj7 G Am
«Your life and mission was never meant to be
Fmaj7 G Am
And you will end your life soon
Fmaj7 G Am
In emptiness, in boredom and pain»
Fmaj7 G Am
This was the last time she was seen
Fmaj7 G Am
Things will always become worse my friend
Fmaj7 G Am
So do not ever tempt your fate
[Refrão]
G Am
Do not waste your time with waiting
G Am
For life takes place in the now
G Am
And I know that truth is naked
G Am
As I watched the sun go down
G Am
Do not waste your time with waiting
G Am
For life takes place in the now
G Am
And I know that truth is naked
G Am
As I watched the sun go down
How to play The Sixth Night
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fmaj7. 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.