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