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Key: Ab major•
Intro 1

Absus2
Absus2
3

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Fm7
Fm7

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Db
Db
4

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Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb/Bb
Eb/Bb
6

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Verse 1
Ab
Ab
4

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Fm7
Fm7

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Db
Db
4

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Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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Marvin, he was a friend of mine
Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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And he could sing a song
Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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His heart in every line
Ab
Ab
4

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Fm7
Fm7

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Db
Db
4

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Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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Marvin sang of the joy and pain
Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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He opened up our minds
Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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And I still can hear him say
Pre-chorus 1
Fm7
Fm7

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Bbm7
Bbm7

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Aw, talk to me so you can see
Ebsus4
Ebsus4
6

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What's going on
Fm7
Fm7

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Bbm7
Bbm7

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Say you will sing your songs
Dbmaj9
Dbmaj9
3

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forevermore (evermore)
Chorus 1
Ab
Ab
4

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Gonna be some sweet sounds
Fm7
Fm7

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Db
Db
4

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Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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Coming down on the nightshift
Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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I bet you're singing proud
Ab
Ab
4

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Oh, I bet you'll pull a crowd
Eb9sus4
Eb9sus4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Gonna be a long night
Fm7
Fm7

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Db
Db
4

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It's gonna be all right
Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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On the nightshift
Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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You found another home
Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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I know you're not alone
Ab
Ab
4

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Fm7
Fm7

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Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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Oh, you found another home
Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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I know you're not alone
Ab
Ab
4

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Fm7
Fm7

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Db
Db
4

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Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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Verse 2
Ab
Ab
4

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Fm7
Fm7

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Jackie (Jackie),
Db
Db
4

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Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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hey, what'you doing now?
Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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It seems like yesterday
Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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Cm7
Cm7
3

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When we were working out
Ab
Ab
4

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Fm7
Fm7

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Jackie (Jackie, oh)
Db
Db
4

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Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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You set the world on fire
Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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You came and gifted us
Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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Cm7
Cm7
3

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Your love it lifted us higher and higher
Pre-chorus 2
Fm7
Fm7

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Bbm7
Bbm7

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Ebsus4
Ebsus4
6

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Keep it up and we'll be there at your side
Fm7
Fm7

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Bbm7
Bbm7

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Oh, say you will sing your songs
Dbmaj9
Dbmaj9
3

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forevermore (evermore)
Ab
Ab
4

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Eb9sus4
Eb9sus4

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Chorus 2
Ab
Ab
4

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Gonna be some sweet sounds
Fm7
Fm7

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Db
Db
4

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Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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Coming down on the nightshift
Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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I bet you're singing proud
Ab
Ab
4

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Db/Ab
Db/Ab
4

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Oh, I bet you'll pull a crowd
Ab
Ab
4

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Gonna be a long night
Fm7
Fm7

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Db
Db
4

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It's gonna be all right
Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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On the nightshift
Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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You found another home
Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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I know you're not alone
Fm7
Fm7

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On the nightshift
Chorus 3
Ab
Ab
4

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Gonna be some sweet sounds
Fm7
Fm7

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Db
Db
4

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Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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Coming down on the nightshift
Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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I bet you're singing proud
Ab
Ab
4

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Db/Ab
Db/Ab
4

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Oh, I bet you'll pull a crowd
Ab
Ab
4

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Gonna be a long night
Fm7
Fm7

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Db
Db
4

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It's gonna be all right
Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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On the nightshift
Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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Oh, you found another home
Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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I know you're not alone
Ab
Ab
4

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On the nightshift
Eb9sus4
Eb9sus4

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Gonna miss your
Chorus 4
Ab
Ab
4

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sweet voice
Fm7
Fm7

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Db
Db
4

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Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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That soulful voice on the nightshift
Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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We all remember you
Ab
Ab
4

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Ooh, the songs are coming through
Eb9sus4
Eb9sus4

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Ab
Ab
4

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At the end of a long day
Fm7
Fm7

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Db
Db
4

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It's gonna be okay
Db/F
Db/F

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Ebsus2
Ebsus2
6

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On the nightshift
Dbsus2
Dbsus2
4

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You found another home
Ebsus2
Ebsus2
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I know you're not alone
Ab
Ab
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On the nightshift
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Absus2

    3

  • Fm7

  • Db

    4

  • Db/F

  • Ebsus2

    6

  • Dbsus2

    4

  • Ab

    4

  • Eb/Bb

    6

  • Bbm7

  • Ebsus4

    6

  • Dbmaj9

    3

  • Eb9sus4

  • Cm7

    3

  • Db/Ab

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Nightshift by Commodores is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Nightshift are Ab, Fm, Db, Db/F, Eb, Bbm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Fm, Db, Db/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 Nightshift is approximately 105 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Nightshift 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 Nightshift. 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 Commodores.

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