Tonight Ill Be Staying Here With You
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G C G
Throw my ticket out the window
C G
Throw my suitcase out there too
C Bm C
Throw my troubles out the door
Bm Am
I don't need them any more
G C G G
'Cause tonight I'll be staying here with you
I should have left this town this morning
But it was more than I could do
Oh, your love comes on so strong
And I've waited all day long
For tonight when I'll be staying here with you
BRIDGE:
Cm G
Is it really any wonder
Cm G
The love that a stranger might receive
Ab C
You cast your spell and I went under
Am D C Bm Am D
I find it so difficult to leave
(n.c.) G C G
I can hear that whistle blowin'
I see that stationmaster, too,
If there's a poor boy on the street
Then let him have my seat
'Cause tonight I'll be staying here with you
REPEAT FIRST VERSE
(from Nashville Skyline, 1969)
(sent by Harlan at harlant@hawaii.edu)
How to play Tonight Ill Be Staying Here With You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.