Capo 2

[Verse]
C#m
Once upon a younger year
C#m
When all our shadows disappeared
B C#m
The animals inside came out to play
C#m
Went face to face with all our fears
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Learned our lessons through the tears
B C#m
Made memories we knew would never fade

[Pre-chorus]
A
One day my father, he told me
E
"Son, don't let it slip away"
B C#m
He took me in his arms, I heard him say,
A
"When you get older
E
Your wild heart will live for younger days
B B*
Think of me if ever you're afraid."

[Chorus] (single strum)

A E
He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
B C#m
So live a life you will remember."
A E
My father told me when I was just a child
B C#m
These are the nights that never die

My father told me

[Instrumental]
A E B C#m B

[Verse]
C#m
When thunderclouds start pouring down
C#m
Light a fire they can't put out
B C#m
Carve your name into those shining stars
C#m
He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores.
C#m
Don't forsake this life of yours.
B C#m
I'll guide you home no matter where you are."
[Pre-chorus]
A
One day my father, he told me
E
"Son, don't let it slip away"
B C#m
When I was just a kid, I heard him say,
A
"When you get older
E
Your wild heart will live for younger days
B B*
Think of me if ever you're afraid."

[Chorus] (single strum)

A E
He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
B C#m
So live a life you will remember."
A E
My father told me when I was just a child
B C#m
These are the nights that never die

My father told me

[Instrumental]
A E B C#m B
A E

[Outro]
B C#m*
These are the nights that never die
C#m
My father told me

[Instrumental]
A E B C#m B