The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin
Hello! Below you'll find my "Nights In White Satin" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
I love the somber, minor vibe of this song by The Moody Blues. The basic chord progression is quite simple, and in the video I teach some fun extra details including the flute solo.
Enjoy!
Nights In White Satin Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Nights In White Satin:
Nights In White Satin Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| Em | D | Em | D |
| Em | D | Em | D |
[Verse 1]
Em D Em D
Nights in white satin, never reaching the end
C G F Em
Letters I've written, never meaning to send
Em D Em D
Beauty I've always missed, with these eyes before
C G F Em
Just what the truth is, I can't say any more
Em D Em D
Nights in white satin, never reaching the end
C G F Em
Letters I've written, never meaning to send
Em D Em D
Beauty I've always missed, with these eyes before
C G F Em
Just what the truth is, I can't say any more
[Chorus]
A C Em D Em D
'Causes I love you, yes I love you, oh, how I love you
A C Em D Em D
'Causes I love you, yes I love you, oh, how I love you
[Verse 2]
Em D Em D
Gazing at people, some hand in hand
C G F Em
Just what I'm going through, they can't understand
Em D Em D
Some try to tell me, thoughts they cannot defend
C G F Em
Just what you want to be, you'll be in the end
Em D Em D
Gazing at people, some hand in hand
C G F Em
Just what I'm going through, they can't understand
Em D Em D
Some try to tell me, thoughts they cannot defend
C G F Em
Just what you want to be, you'll be in the end
[Chorus]
A C
And I love you, yes I love you, oh
A C
And I love you, yes I love you, oh
Em D Em D
How I love you oh how I love you
| Em | Em |
[Solo]
| Em | D | C | B7 | X2
| Em | C | Em | C| Am | B7 | Am | B7 |
| Em | D | C | Em | D | Em | D |
| Em | D | C | B7 | X2
| Em | C | Em | C| Am | B7 | Am | B7 |
| Em | D | C | Em | D | Em | D |
[Verse 3]
Em D Em D
Nights in white satin, never reaching the end
C G F Em
Letters I've written, never meaning to send
Em D Em D
Beauty I've always missed, with these eyes before
C G F Em
Just what the truth is, I can't say any more
Em D Em D
Nights in white satin, never reaching the end
C G F Em
Letters I've written, never meaning to send
Em D Em D
Beauty I've always missed, with these eyes before
C G F Em
Just what the truth is, I can't say any more
[Chorus]
A C
'Cause I love you, yes I love you
A C
'Cause I love you, yes I love you
Em D Em D
Oh, how I love you oh how I love you
| Em | Em |
A C
'Cause I love you, yes I love you
'Cause I love you, yes I love you
Em D Em D
Oh, how I love you oh how I love you
Em
Solo Notes
B E F# G F#ED E F# EDC DE D#
| Em | D | C | B7 |
B E F# G AGF# G A GF#E F#G F#
| Em | D | C | B7 |
B Bb AGE G B Bb A G E G
| Em | C | Em | C |
A B C B A B C B
| Am | B7 | Am | B7 |
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
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Nights In White Satin Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Nights In White Satin" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Nights In White Satin" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
