When The Night Comes - Joe Cocker

When The Night Comes

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C Bb F
Hold on, I'll be back for you it won't be long.
C Bb F
The night is something I hear calling me.
C Bb F
Lead me down that lonesome road, point me east and let me go.
C Bb F
My suitcase weighs me down with memories.
 
C Bb F
I just wanna' be the one you run to,
C Bb F
I want to be the one you come to.
C Bb F
I wanna' be there beside you when the night comes.
C Bb F
Put all our cares behind us,
C Bb F
And go where they'll never find us.
C Bb F
I want to be there when the night comes.
 
C Bb F
Two spirits in the night, we can leave before the morning light.
C Bb F
When there's nothing left to lose, there's nothing left to feel.
C Bb F
Meet on the edge of town, keep me waiting round and round.
C Bb F
And you and I could just roll on outta' here.
 
C Bb F
I just wanna' be the one you run to,
C Bb F
I want to be the one you come to.
C Bb F
I wanna' be there beside you when the night comes.
C Bb F
Put all our cares behind us,
C Bb F
And go where they'll never find us.
C Bb F
I want to be there when the night comes.
 
Am C
You know there'll be a time for you and I.
Am C
Just take my hand we'll run away.
Dm F
Pick up all the pieces of this shattered dream.
C
We're gonna make it all someday.
G C
Cause when we're coming back, we're coming back to stay.

How to play When The Night Comes

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 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.

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