Then Came The Night
View chords used in this chart
F = 133211 Dm7 = xx0211
Bb = x13331 Csus = x32011
C = x32010 Dm = xx0231
Bb(add9) = x13311
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F Dm7 Bb Csus C F Dm7 Bb Dm F Csus Dm Bb(add9)
INTRO
F Csus
Long legged shadows, Mississippi sunset,
Dm Bb(add9)
She was standing like a candle that hadn't been burned yet.
F Csus
The wind was blowing clouds like ashes,
Dm7 Bb(add9)
Had my hand in my pocket, reaching for my matches.
F Dm
I can see those cotton sheets dancin',
Bb C
On her momma's clothesline in my head.
F Dm7
From my lips a lucky strike was danglin',
Bb C
The day was dying in a sea of red.
Dm Bb
Then came the night, warm and dark,
F C
Draggin' its chains across our hearts.
Dm7 Bb
The moon was full, the grass was wet,
F C
Making us scream, making us sweat.
Dm Bb(add9)
Holding on tight... it was wrong, it was right,
F Csus
Then came the night.
F Csus
There was a time when love was a flower,
Dm7 Bb(add9)
Now it's a vine that's climbin' up the tower.
F Csus
And the river just rolls past the garden,
Dm Bb
Where love won't grow and the ground is hardened.
F Dm7
I can see that tired white flag flying,
Bb C
I can hear that ringing mission bell.
F Dm7
Telling of the innocence that's dying,
Bb Csus C
A sound that I remember oh so well.
Dm Bb
Then came the night, warm and dark,
F C
Draggin' its chains across our hearts.
Dm7 Bb
The moon was full, the grass was wet,
F C
Making us scream, making us sweat.
Dm Bb
Making us cling, making us claw,
F C
Making us rise, making us fall.
Dm Bb
Breath on breath, skin on skin,
F C
Can't go back there again.
Dm7 Bb(add9)
Holding on tight... it was wrong, it was right,
F Csus
Then came the night.
Dm Bb(add9)
Yeah, then came the night.
F Csus
Then came the night,
Dm Bb
Oh yeah, yeah.
F Csus Dm Bb (repeat these chords to fade)
INSTRUMENTAL
How to play Then Came The Night
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.