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But Not Tonight chords by
Depeche Mode
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
D

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F#m
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2

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Bm
Bm
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G
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D
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F#m
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G
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Verse 1
D
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Oh God, it's raining
F#m
F#m
2

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But I'm not complaining
Bm
Bm
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G
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It's filling me up with new life
D
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F#m
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The stars in the sky
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F#m
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bring tears to my eyes
Bm
Bm
2

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They're lighting my way tonight
A
A

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And I haven't felt so alive in years
Interlude 1
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F#m
F#m
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D
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F#m
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Verse 2
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Just for a day
F#m
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On a day like today
Bm
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I'll get away from this constant debauchery
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F#m
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The wind in my hair
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makes me so a ware
Bm
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How good it is to live tonight
A
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And I haven't felt so alive in years
Chorus 1
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F#m
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The moon is shining in the sky
A
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F#m
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Reminding me of so many other nights
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But they're not like
Interlude 2
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(tonigth)
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Verse 3
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Oh God, it's raining
F#m
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and I'm not containing
Bm
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My pleasure at being so wet
D
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F#m
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Here on my own
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All on my own
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How good it feels to be alone tonight
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And I haven't felt so alive in years
Chorus 2
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The moon is shining in the sky
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Reminding me of so many other nights
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When my eyes have been so red
Bm
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I've been mistaken for dead
Outro 1

But not tonight
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  • D

  • F#m

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  • Bm

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  • G

  • A

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What is the original key of But Not Tonight?

The original key of But Not Tonight by Depeche Mode is D major.

What are the main chords for But Not Tonight?

The primary chords used in But Not Tonight are D, F#m, Bm, G, A.

Do I need a capo to play But Not Tonight?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is But Not Tonight beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, F#m, Bm, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

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What is the tempo (BPM) of But Not Tonight?

The tempo of But Not Tonight is approximately 130 beats per minute.

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