Because The Night chords by 
Patti Smith 
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The original key of Because The Night by Patti Smith is B minor.
The primary chords used in Because The Night are Bm, G, A, D, C, F#.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Bm, G, A, D, 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 Because The Night is approximately 125 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Because The Night 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 Because The Night. 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 Patti Smith.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Because The Night to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
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