Capo 2
[Verse]
D#m
Once upon a younger year
D#m
When all our shadows disappeared
C# D#m
The animals inside came out to play
D#m
Went face to face with all our fears
D#m
Learned our lessons through the tears
C# D#m
Made memories we knew would never fade
[Pre-chorus]
B
One day my father, he told me
F#
"Son, don't let it slip away"
C# D#m
He took me in his arms, I heard him say,
B
"When you get older
F#
Your wild heart will live for younger days
C# B*
Think of me if ever you're afraid."
[Chorus] (single strum)
B F#
He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
C# D#m
So live a life you will remember."
B F#
My father told me when I was just a child
C# D#m
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
[Instrumental]
B F# C# D#m C#
[Verse]
D#m
When thunderclouds start pouring down
D#m
Light a fire they can't put out
C# D#m
Carve your name into those shining stars
D#m
He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores.
D#m
Don't forsake this life of yours.
C# D#m
I'll guide you home no matter where you are."
[Pre-chorus]
B
One day my father, he told me
F#
"Son, don't let it slip away"
C# D#m
When I was just a kid, I heard him say,
B
"When you get older
F#
Your wild heart will live for younger days
C# B*
Think of me if ever you're afraid."
[Chorus] (single strum)
B F#
He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
C# D#m
So live a life you will remember."
B F#
My father told me when I was just a child
C# D#m
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
[Instrumental]
B F# C# D#m C#
B F#
[Outro]
C# C#m*
These are the nights that never die
D#m
My father told me
[Instrumental]
B F# C# D#m B