Twilight Time
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C E7
Heavenly shades of night are falling, it's twilight time,
Am C7
Out of the mist your voice is calling, it's twilight time.
F Fm C A9
When purple colored curtains mark the end of day,
D7 D7 Dm7 G7
I hear you, my dear, at twilight time.
C E7
Deepening shadows gather splendor as day is done;
Am C7
Fingers of night will soon surrender the setting sun.
F Fm C A9
I count the moments, Darling, 'til you're here with me,
D7 G C Fº C
Together, at last, at twilight time.
[Ponte]
E E7
Here in the afterglow of day,
Am Fº Am Fº Am
We keep our rendezvous beneath the blue;
D7
Here in the sweet and same old way,
G7 F Em Cº Dm7
I fall in love again, as I did then.
C E7
Deep in the dark your kiss will thrill me, like days of old,
Am C7
Lighting the spark of love that fills me with dreams untold;
F Fº C A7
Each day I pray for evening, just to be with you,
D7 G C C/B Eº
Together at last at twilight time,
Coda:
D97 G C Fm Cm7
Together, at last, at twilight time.
How to play Twilight Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.