When The Sun Goes Down Chords

KeyG Capo2st fret TuningStandard Difficulty Plays484

When The Sun Goes Down by Fleetwood Mac is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G with a capo on the 2st fret. It uses the chords G, C, D and A. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.

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G                                          C 
When the sun goes down and the moon shines bright 
D 
Honey if you call my name, I will take away your pain 
                               G 
I will take good care of you tonight 


D 
Somebody broke your heart, tore your world apart 
               C     G          D 
But that's all over,    it's a brave new day 
D 
Somebody made you cry, took away your pride 
               C     G           D  
But that's all over,    let's be on our way 


G                                          C 
When the sun goes down and the moon shines bright 
D 
In my arms it's safe and warm, I give you shelter from the storm 
                               G 
I will take good care of you tonight 


D 
Somebody made you sad, treated you so bad 
               C     G            D 
But that's all over-    I won't let you down 
D 
Well he was just a fool, wonder why so cruel 
               C       G          D 
But you'll forget him,    when I come around 


G                                         C 
When the sun goes down and the moon rises high 
D 
Honey open up your door and you won't have to hurt no more 
                              G 
I will take good care of you tonight 


     C               G        C               G 
Well step out of the shadows, let the night begin 
C                G                A      C       G    
When you hear me knockin', let me iiiiiiiiiiiin 


Solo  D C G D  (x2) 

G                                          C 
When the sun goes down and the moon shines bright 
D 
Honey if you call my name, I will take away your pain 
                              G 
I will take good care of you tonight 


G                                          C 
When the sun goes down and the moon rises bright 
D 
In my arms it's safe and warm, I give you shelter from the storm 
                               G 
I will take good care of you tonight 
D 
Hurry, open up your door and you won't have to hurt no more 
                               G    C    D    G 
I will take good care of you toniiiiiiiiiiiiiight 
    	

Chord diagrams

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