SAVE TONIGHT (EAGLE EYE CHERRY)
GUITAR LESSON
Original Tempo: 120bpm | Video Tempo: 60bpm
Learn how to play Save Tonight by Eagle Eye Cherry with this beginner-friendly guitar lesson. In the video below, I’ll guide you through the full open chords and a simplified strumming pattern, On this page, you’ll also find clear chord diagrams, easy strumming tips, and a detailed chord guide with timestamps so you can follow along step by step. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a fun acoustic song to add to your repertoire, this lesson will make Save Tonight accessible and enjoyable to play.
CHORDS
STRUMMING PATTERN
CHORD GUIDE
INTRO (0:00)
Am |F |C |G | (x4)
VERSE 1 (0:16)
Am F C G
Go on and close the curtains
Am F C G
'cause all we need is candlelight
Am F C G
You and me and the bottle of wine
Am F C G
and hold you tonight
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VERSE 2 (0:32)
Am F C G
Well, we know I'm going away
Am F C G
And how I wish, I wish it weren't so
Am F C G
so take this wine and drink with me
Am F C G
let's delay our misery...
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CHORUS 1 (0:48)
Am F C G
Save tonight And fight the break of dawn
Am F C G
Come tomorrow Tomorrow I'll be gone
Am F C G
Save tonight And fight the break of dawn
Am F C G
Come tomorrow Tomorrow I'll be gone
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VERSE 3 (1:04)
Am F C G
There's a log on the fire
Am F C G
and it burns like me for you
Am F C G
Tomorrow comes with one desire
Am F C G
to take me away
VERSE 4 (1:20)
Am F C G
It ain't easy to say goodbye
Am F C G
darling please don't start to cry
Am F C G
'cause girl you know I've got to go
Am F C G
and Lord I wish it wasn't so
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CHORUS 2 (1:36)
Am F C G
Save tonight And fight the break of dawn
Am F C G
Come tomorrow Tomorrow I'll be gone
Am F C G
Save tonight And fight the break of dawn
Am F C G
Come tomorrow Tomorrow I'll be gone
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GUITAR SOLO (1:52)
Am |F |C |G | (x4)
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VERSE 5/QUIET (2:09)
Am F C G
Tomorrow comes to take me away
Am F C G
I wish that I, that I could stay
Am F C G
Girl you know I've got to go
Am F C G
and Lord I wish it wasn't so
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CHORUS 3 (2:24)
Am F C G
Save tonight And fight the break of dawn
Am F C G
Come tomorrow Tomorrow I'll be gone
Am F C G
Save tonight And fight the break of dawn
Am F C G
Come tomorrow Tomorrow I'll be gone
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CHORUS 4 (2:40)
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OUTRO (2:57)
Copyright Disclaimer
This file is the authors work and represents my interpretation of the song. It is intended solely for private study, scholarship, or research. The chord charts and lesson sheets provided are simplified resources to support online learning. For official sheet music, I highly recommend purchasing from licensed publishers such as Hal Leonard or Musicnotes.