Whippoorwill
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[Intro ]
A F#m
Whippoorwill,
A D#m D
are you all alone?
Bm E
Do you need a home?
verse 1
A C#m D
Whippoorwill
F A C#m D
sing your song of lo.......ve
A C#m D
I need a helping hand
A G#m E
and only you will do
C#m E A
when you call my name
D
I'll understand
Bm E A D
and meet you on the ride.
verse 2
A C#m D
whippoorwill
F A C#m D
singing in the ni......ght
A C#m D
waiting passively for a sign
A F#m
that someone hears your song.
Bm E A
When you call my name
D
I'll understand
Bm E A
and meet you on the ride.
G F#
Your song of love
Bm F E A
is all you only need
A G Bm
your song of love is calling
F E A D
and I know you must be mine.
verse 3
A C#m D
Whippoorwill
F A C#m D
almost by the dre......am?
A C#m D
does she understand
A E
and does she hear you too
Bm E
when you call her name?
A D
Will she be there
Bm E A D
to meet us on the ride?
Outro
A G F# Bm
Your song of love is calling
F E A
is calling me
A G F#m Bm
your song of love is calling
F E A C#m D A
and will meet you on the ride
A G F# Bm
your song of love is calling
F E A D A G Bm E A C#m D E
and will meet you on the ri......de.
How to play Whippoorwill
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.