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The Nights


The song "The Nights" by AVICII is in the key of G major. It was released in 2014 as part of his album "Stories". The song tells the story of a young man who learns valuable life lessons from his father, inspiring him to live life to the fullest. The track was both composed and interpreted by AVICII, who was known for his signature blend of electronic dance music and folk influences. One interesting fact about the song is that the lyrics were based on a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson. The melody of "The Nights" is catchy, incorporating uplifting beats and an energetic chorus that is sure to get listeners singing along.

The Nights - AVICII

a a a a a a a
upon a younger year
d a a a a a a a
When all our shadows disappeared
f g f g f g a g f d
The animals inside came out to play
a a a a a a a a
Went face to face with all our fears
a a a a a a a
Learned our lessons through the tears
f g f g f g a g f f
Made memories we knew would never fade
f f e d f , f f f f
One day my father , he told me
g a a a g a
"Son , don't let it slip away"
f g f g f g a g f d
He took me in his arms , I heard him say
f f e d f
"When you get older
f f f c d e d c a
Your wild heart will live for younger days
a a a a f f a g
Think of me if ever you're afraid"
f a c d d c d e d c a
He said : "One day you'll leave this world behind
a a f g f g f a c
So live a life you will remember"
f a c d d c d e d c a
My father told me when I was just a child
a a f g a c d a
"These are the nights that never die"
f a# a g f
My father told me

d c d e d c a
a a f g f g f a c
f a c d d c d e d c a
a a f g a c d a

a a a a a a a a
When thunder clouds start pouring down
a a a a a a a
Light a fire they can't put out
g f g f g a g f d
Carve your name into those shining stars
a a a a a a a a
He said : "Go venture far beyond the shores
a a a a c a g
Don't forsake this life of yours
f g f g f g a g f f
I'll guide you home , no matter where you are"
f f e f , f f f f
One day my father , he told me
g a a a g a
"Son , don't let it slip away"
f g f g f g a g f d
When I was just a kid , I heard him say
f f e d f
"When you get older
f f f c d e d c a
Your wild heart will live for younger days
a a a a f f a g
Think of me if ever you're afraid"
f a c d d c d e d c a
He said : "One day you'll leave this world behind
a a f g f g f a c
So live a life you will remember"
f a c d d c d e d c a
My father told me when I was just a child
a a f g a c d a
"These are the nights that never die"
f a# a g f
My father told me

d c d e d c a
a a f g f g f a c
f a c d d c d e d c a

a a f g a c d a
"These are the nights that never die"
f a# a g f
My father told me