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