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After Hours chords by
The Velvet Underground
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Key: Bb major
Verse 1

One, two, three
Bb
Bb

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G
G

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If you close the door
Cm
Cm
3

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F
F

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The night could last forever
Bb
Bb

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G
G

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Leave the sunshine out
Cm
Cm
3

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F
F

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And say hello to never
Bb
Bb

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All the people are dancing

And they're having such fun
Eb
Eb
6

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Ebm
Ebm
6

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I wish it could happen to me
Bb
Bb

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G
G

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But if you close the door
Cm
Cm
3

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F
F

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Bb
Bb

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I'd never have to see the day again
Verse 2
Bb
Bb

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G
G

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If you close the door
Cm
Cm
3

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F
F

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The night could last forever
Bb
Bb

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G
G

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Leave the wine-glass out
Cm
Cm
3

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F
F

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And drink a toast to never
Bb
Bb

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Oh, someday I know

Someone will look into my eyes
Eb
Eb
6

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And say hello
Ebm
Ebm
6

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You're my very special one
Bb
Bb

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G
G

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But if you close the door
Cm
Cm
3

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F
F

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Bb
Bb

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A
A

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I'd never have to see the day again
Bridge 1
Dm
Dm

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A
A

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Dark party bars, shiny Cadillac cars
Dm
Dm

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A

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Dm
Dm

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And the people on subways and trains
G
G

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Looking gray in the rain,

As they stand disarrayed
Cm
Cm
3

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F
F

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Oh, but people look well in the dark
Verse 3
Bb
Bb

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G
G

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And if you close the door
Cm
Cm
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F
F

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The night could last forever
Bb
Bb

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G
G

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Leave the sunshine out
Cm
Cm
3

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F
F

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And say hello to never
Bb
Bb

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All the people are dancing

And they're having such fun
Eb
Eb
6

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Ebm
Ebm
6

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I wish it could happen to me
Bb
Bb

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G
G

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Cause if you close the door
Cm
Cm
3

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F
F

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Bb
Bb

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G
G

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I'd never have to see the day again
Cm
Cm
3

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F
F

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Bb
Bb

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I'd never have to see the day again
G
G

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Once more
Cm
Cm
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F
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Bb
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I'd never have to see the day again

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords
  • Bb

  • G

  • Cm

    3
  • F

  • Eb

    6
  • Ebm

    6
  • A

  • Dm

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of After Hours by The Velvet Underground is Bb major.

The primary chords used in After Hours are Bb, G, Cm, F, Bb7, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, G, Cm, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of After Hours is approximately 122 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of After Hours using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for After Hours. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Velvet Underground.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add After Hours to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for After Hours by The Velvet Underground on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.