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Subject: CRD: velvet_underground/afterhours
To: guitar@nevada.edu
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 1994 21:58:19 -0400 (EDT)
This is a great VU song, sung by Mo Tucker and covered I understand by
REM. Play this on an acoustic and drop the tuning a half-step.
AFTERHOURS
(1,2,3)
C A7
If you close the door
Dm G
The night could last forever
C A7
Leave the sunshine out
Dm G
And say hello to never
C C7
All the people are talking and they're having such fun
F Fm
I wish this could happen to me
C A7
But if you close the door
Dm G C
I'll never have to see the day again
C A7
But if you close the door
Dm G
The night could last forever
C A7
Leave the wine glass out
Dm G
And drink a toast to never
C C7
Someday I know someone will look into my eyes
F
And say hello
Fm
You're my very special one
C A7
But if you close the door
Dm G C (Bass line to bridge: C-B-Bb)
I'll never have to see the day again
Bridge:
Am E7 Am E7
Dark party bars, shiny Cadillac cars
Am E7 Am Am-G#-G
And people on subways and trains
Dm A7 Dm A7
Looking grey in the rain as they stand disarrayed
F G
Oh but people look well in the dark
C A7
If you close the door
Dm G
The night could last forever
C A7
Leave the sunshine out
Dm G
And say hello to never
C C7
Someday I know someone will look into my eyes
F
And say hello
Fm
You're my very special one
C A7
But if you close the door
Dm G C A7
I'll never have to see the day again
Dm G C A7
I'll never have to see the day again (once more)
Dm G C
I'll never have to see the day again
Am E7
E A D G B E E A D G B E
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| | O | | | | | O | O |
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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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Ben Rhythm Player |
#1 by Ben at Jan 7, 1971 at 12:08 AM EST |
| this is the best song ever written that begins with A. it actually reminds me a lot of "no surprises" by radiohead. they're kinda both about despair and longing, but with a bit of endearing kind of purity about it. she sounds so cute and innocent, it really is a beautiful song. | |
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Snap! Crackle! Average |
#2 by Snap! Crackle! Josh!! waldenmaier at Jul 24, 1978 at 3:06 AM EST |
| thanks for the info, lou.... i knew she was the drummer, but had no idea she had such a great vioce | |
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inaki Wanna Be |
#3 by inaki laris at Jun 8, 1987 at 8:48 PM EST |
| one of my favorite songs ever! I think the song meaning is pretty self explanatory so I won't get into it cause everyone else pretty much hit it head on, but yea great song! | |
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duncan_player Wanna Be |
#4 by duncan_player at Jan 22, 2002 at 5:57 PM EST |
| I love this song, can't get it out of my head. It’s relatable and sounds so honest. And I love Maureen's voice; to me it’s so pure, feminine and engaging. "I wish it could happen to me" | |
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$~Andrew~$ Average |
#5 by $~Andrew~$ at Oct 19, 2002 at 4:15 PM EST |
| "Dark cloudy bars Shiny Cadillac cars and the people on subways and trains Looking gray in the rain As they stand disarrayed And if you close the door, the night could last forever. Leave the sunshine out and say hello to never.." GAH! its MEANT to be "dark PARTY bars" and.."Looking gray in the rain, As they stand disarrayed, oh but people look well in the dark..." [CHORUS] pishhh! most beautiful song though...i love moes voice! | |
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Shreder Dude Wanna Be |
#6 by Shreder Dude at May 28, 2005 at 12:58 AM EST |
| This is an amazing song. Its a song that expresses what any normal person is looking for...love. The door is like a heart, and when you close it for somebody your heart is theres. | |
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