Night Waves chords by
The Smashing Pumpkins

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Key: G major•

Intro 1

G

G

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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G

G

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Verse 1

G

G

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On splintered glass,

Bm

Bm

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we creep

D

D

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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And while this town's asleep_

G

G

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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I am prone to weep in a violet storm

Bm

Bm

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So lay my wreath as fault

D

D

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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And waste your prose on all

G

G

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Bm

Bm

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These nights ain't worth their out

D

D

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On circles alone

G

G

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Verse 2

C

C

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Bm

Bm

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Em

Em

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Oh my, how the mighty smite

C

C

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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What smoulders, what sur_ vives

C

C

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Bm

Bm

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Em

Em

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To destroy all that needs to turn

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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C

C

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So everything'll turn out right

D

D

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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There I go again

Interlude 1

Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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Come, oh come

Verse 3

Em

Em

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G

G

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as doom

Bm

Bm

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As windows to the room

Em

Em

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G

G

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So it's too soon

D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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We whistle to that tune

Bm

Bm

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Em

Em

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of 'Ophelia'

Am

Am

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Bm

Bm

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C

C

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G

G

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And die until we'll die no more

Verse 4

D

D

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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There I go, again

G

G

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Bm

Bm

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Casting doubt and then

D

D

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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Leaving home to mend

G

G

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this broken world

Verse 5

C

C

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Bm

Bm

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Come, oh come as doom

Em

Em

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C

C

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As win_ dows to the room

Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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C

C

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So, it's too soon

Bm

Bm

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G

G

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I miss Opheli_ a

Em

Em

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Am

Am

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Who died until she

C

C

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G

G

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Em

Em

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C

C

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was no more

D

D

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So there I go

Interlude 2

G

G

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D

D

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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Em

Em

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Verse 6

G

G

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Bm

Bm

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With my pal, ol' dread

D

D

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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Forbidden cities end

D

D

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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And no friends amend

This debt of air

G

G

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Bm

Bm

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Are we null at keel?

D

D

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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Where mis_ takes ap_ peal

G

G

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And mandrakes stom_ p

Bm

Bm

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their heels

G

G

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On our circles alone

There I go

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Chords

G
Bm
D
C
Em
A
Am

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Night Waves?

The original key of Night Waves by The Smashing Pumpkins is G major.

What are the main chords for Night Waves?

The primary chords used in Night Waves are G, Bm, D, C, Em, A.

Do I need a capo to play Night Waves?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Night Waves beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Night Waves?

The tempo of Night Waves is approximately 102 beats per minute.

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