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