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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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A

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Before the morning comes,
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A

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will I hear your song
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A

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Come little nightingale,
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C#
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4

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I won't be here for long

When you're up there flying,
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do you care
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C#
C#
4

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If there's no one else around?
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When your lover leaves you in the air
Interlude 1

Do you waver, do you fall?
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Verse 2

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Now while the moon is high
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Shall we, nightingale,
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Duet all through the night
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A pair of souls for sale
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Stars cluster glistening
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Captive till the dawn
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Patiently listening
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They've heard it all before
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Should I stay here or should I go?
Verse 3
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I couldn't bear to be alone

Was it really love I saw?
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Oh, now I'll never know
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What is this I hear?
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I recognize that song
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Sweet little nightingale I knew
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you'd come along
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Soon when the morning comes.
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We will both be gone
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So sing pretty nightingale
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Lead, I'll follow on.
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • C#

    4

  • C

  • Dm

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Nightingale by Roxy Music is E major.

The primary chords used in Nightingale are E, A, B, D#, D, Em.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, D#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Nightingale is approximately 120 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Nightingale 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 Nightingale. 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 Roxy Music.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Nightingale 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 Nightingale by Roxy Music on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.