Tonights The Night
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[Intro]
Bbmaj7 Ebmaj7/G Cm7b5 Bb Gsus4 D
[Verse 1]
A Dmaj7
Stay away from my window
A Dmaj7
Stay away from my back door too
A Dmaj7
Disconnect the telephone line
A Dmaj7
Relax baby and draw that blind
Gmaj7 E D/F# E/G#
A Dmaj7
Kick off your shoes and sit right down
A Dmaj7
and loosen up that pretty french gown
A Dmaj7
Let me pour you a good long drink
A Dmaj7
Ooh baby, don't you hesitate 'cause
A Dmaj7
tonight's the night
A F#m
It's gonna be alright
Bm
'cause I love you girl
Dmaj7 A E
ain't nobody gonna stop us now
Gmaj7 E D/F# E/G#
[Verse 2]
A Dmaj7
Come on angel, my heart's on fire
A Dmaj7
Don't deny your man's desire
A Dmaj7
You'd be a fool to stop this tide
A Dmaj7
Spread your wings and let me come inside 'cause
A Dmaj7
Tonight's the night
A F#m
It's gonna be alright
Bm
'cause I love you girl
Dmaj7 A E
ain't nobody gonna stop us now
[Sax Solo]
C F C F
A D E E
[Verse 3]
A Dmaj7
Don't say a word my virgin child
A Dmaj7
Just let your inhibitions run wild
A Dmaj7
The secret is about to unfold
A Dmaj7
Upstairs before the night's too old 'cause
A Dmaj7
Tonight's the night
A F#m
It's gonna be alright
Bm
'cause I love you girl
Dmaj7 A E
ain't nobody gonna stop us now
[Outro]
A Dmaj7
How to play Tonights The Night
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbmaj7. 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.