Thief in the Night
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[Intro: ]
D A Bm A
D A Bm A
First Verse:
D A Bm A
Children in the dark searching all a-round
D A Bm A
Hidden in your spot, suddenly you're found
A B7 D
This is a game we used to play
A B7 D
But there are higher stakes these days
Chorus:
D F#m
Like a thief in the night
D F#m
In the place where you hide
Bm D F#m
He will come like a thief in the night
D F#m
Like a thief in the night
D F#m
He will come for his bride
Bm D F#m
He will come like a theif in the night
Second Verse:
"Where is Jesus now?" asked the man of learning
He will never show. Logic won't allow him
These are the words that people say
What words will they use that day
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
D
And when he's here he'll shout
A
Erasing every doubt
Bm
And then they'll all cry out
A A A D
"Save us, save us, save us"
Repeat Chorus
Fade out.....
Transcribed by Shane LaFever and Matt Malone
(mjm8967@gemini.tntech.edu)
How to play Thief in the Night
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.