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