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