When This Night Is Done
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[Intro ]
Em C Em C G
D B/F# Em C
[Verso 1]
Em
The night closes in
C Em
As beads of aniline roll softly off my skin
C
Perspired from within
G
Each sinew of the tide
D B/D# Em C
Pulsing, as we writhe on the waves
Em
Desires insulin
C
Screaming out, so deep and loud
Em
So sweet the taste of sin
C G
Her flesh, like ceresin is warm and moulded, every limb
D B/D# Em D A/C# C
Tender, at the whim of the flow
Em D A/C# C
Let it grow
[Refrão]
Em C G D
Light finds a way through the pores of your life
Em C G D
As the tide turns forever we are born, live and die
G C G A
Moments of truth decide what we become
C D Em C Em C
Knowing that love will sustain when this night is done
[Verso 2]
Em
Your eyes light the way
C Em
The truth is out, dont even doubt this man you see has changed
C G
The spoken phrase could not convey what words will never say
D B/D# Em D A/C# C
The light in which I bathe makes me whole
Em D A/C# C
In control
[Refrão]
Em C G D
Light can betray any flaws of your life
Em C G D
We collide, burn together, we are bright satellites
G C G A
Lovers like you and I burn like the sun
C D Em D A/C# C
Knowing our love will remain when this night is done
{Instrumental}
Em D A/C# C
Em C Em C G D B/F#
Em D A/C# C
Em D A/C# C
Let it flow
[Refrão]
Em C G D
Light finds a way through the pores of your life
Em C G D
As the tide turns forever we are born, live and die
G C G A
Moments of truth decide what we become
C D
Knowing that love will sustain when this night is...
Em C G D
Light can betray any flaws of your life
Em C G D
We collide, burn together, we are bright satellites
G C G A
Lovers like you and I burn like the sun
C D Em C Em C
Knowing our love will remain when this night is done
Em C Em C
When this night is done
How to play When This Night Is Done
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.