BECAUSE THE NIGHT

Lyrics: Patti Smith, Music: Bruce Springsteen

Come on now, try and understand

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the way I feel under your command.

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Intro
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INSTRUMENTAL

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Desire is hunger, is the fire I breathe.

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They can't hurt you now, can't hurt you now, can't hurt you now.

Without you ohh I cannot live,

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Forgive the yearning, burning

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Love is a ring, - the telephone.

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Instrumental Ending - Try fingerpicking the Chords gradually slowing down

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Have I doubt, when I'm alone?

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CHORUS REPEAT 2xs

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Because the night belongs to us.

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So take me now, take me now, take me now

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Because the night belongs to lovers.

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I believe in time, too real to feel,

Because the night belongs to love.

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Because the night belongs to lovers.

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With doubt the viscious circle turns and burns.

Take my hand, come under cover.

With love we sleep;

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BRIDGE

the way I feel when I'm in your hand.

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Come on now, try and understand

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Love is a banquet on which we feed.

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CHORUS

Hold me close try and understand.

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They can't hurt you now, can't hurt you now, can't hurt you now.

Take me now, baby, here as I am.

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Take my hand, as the sun descends.

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Love is an angel disguised as lust,

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Here in our bed until the morning comes.

BECAUSE THE NIGHT

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