August Chords
August by Bruce Henderson is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of Em. It uses the chords Em, C, D and Am. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Verse: 1
Em C
When I walked into this place, You were sitting in the dark
Em C
With a ring on your third finger and a weight upon your heart
D C
I said: “Mind if I sit down, you said : do as you see fit
Am D Em
You look like you deserve just what you get.
Verse: 2
Em C
I've been drinking like a sailor and my senses have taken flight,
Em C
I told you I was single you said looks like you are tonight.
D C
I moved around to your side and you didn't make a fuss
Am D Em
I can see that there was something between us.
Verse: 3
Em C
I said let me ask a question: have you been in here before?
Em C
You said is that all you wondered I expected something more
D C
I thought that you might ask why am I alone here in this bar?
Am D Em
I said all I need to know is that you are.
Verse: 4
Em C
Now I can see the look in your eye and I can taste the wine on your lips
Em C
You got troubled on your mind and you have trouble on your hips
D C
I know that this ain't right, I can feel it in my bones
Am D Em
But I don't wanna spend the night alone.
Verse: 5
Em C
So sit a little closer don't act like you don't know
Em C
Where this all thing is heading where the two of us will go
D C
It's August and it's hot outside, girl you ain't going home
Am D Em
And I don't wanna spend the night alone (bis)
Am D Em
No I don't wanna spend the night alone