Too Many Nights Alone
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[Verso 1]
Bb F
Midnight flights and barroom lights
Bb Eb
And rollin' for three days and nights
Bb F7
And motel rooms have been my only home
[Verso 2]
Bb F
They gave me these sad knowing eyes
Bb Eb
And old age lines before my time
Bb F7 Bb
I guess I spent too many nights alone
[Verso 3]
Bb F
Denver trains and LA games
Bb Eb
Taxis through the New York rain
Bb F7
On everybody's party but my own
[Verso 4]
Bb F
Tellin' myself love could wait
Bb Eb
Now maybe girl you've come too late
Bb F7 Bb
I may have spent too many nights alone
[Verso 5]
Ab
I never let nobody any closer than my body
Eb Gm Cm Fm Bb
And I never needed someone till now
Ab
And you know I want so much to reach out my soul and touch you
Eb Bb
But I don't know if I know how
[Verso 6]
Eb Bb
Cause midnight flights and barroom lights
Eb Ab
And rollin' for three days and nights
Eb Bb7
And open roads have been my only home
[Verso 7]
Eb Bb7 Gdim Ab
Learnin' ways to say goodbye and songs that only make me cry
Eb Bb7 Cm Ab
I guess I spent too many nights alone
Bb7 Eb
Too many nights alone
How to play Too Many Nights Alone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.