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We've Got Tonight Bob Seger

 "We've Got Tonight" is a classic ballad by Bob Seger, known for its emotional delivery and gentle, heartfelt accompaniment. The original features piano and soft instrumentation, but it adapts beautifully to acoustic guitar, especially for solo performances.

Chords and Structure
The song uses basic open chords: A, E, D, C, and F. Most of it revolves around A, D, and E, which are beginner-friendly. The bridge introduces C and F—if F is challenging, try the easier F major 7 shape.

Strumming Pattern
For a ballad feel, use a slow, relaxed down-down-up-up-down-up pattern. Alternatively, try simple down-strokes or down-down-up for verses and gentle up-strokes for dynamics. Focus on keeping your strumming soft and even, matching the song’s mood.

Chord Transitions
Practice moving smoothly between A, D, and E. The transitions are frequent but repetitive, so muscle memory will build quickly. In the bridge, shifting from C to A and then to D and F can be tricky—practice this section slowly at first.

Tips for Beginners
**- Start with the intro progression to get comfortable.

  • Use a capo if needed to match your vocal range.
  • Play slowly, focusing on clean chord changes.
  • Listen to the original to capture the song’s gentle, expressive feel.**

With practice, you'll find this song rewarding and perfect for building your acoustic ballad repertoire.

EADGBEX A
EADGBE E
EADGBEXX D
EADGBE C
EADGBE F
Intro
A E D E
A E D E
Verse 1
I know it'sA late,E I know you'reA wearyE
I know yourA plansD don't includeA meE
Still here weA areD both of usA lonely
Longing for shelterD from all that weA seeE
Why should weA worryD no one willA care girlE
Look at theA starsD so far aA wayE
We've got toA nightD who needs toA morrow
We've got tonight babeD why don't youA stay
Verse 2
Deep in myA soulE I've been soA lonelyE
All of myA hopesD fading aA wayE
I've longed forA loveD like everyoneA else does
I know I'll keep searchingD even after toA dayE
So there itA is girlD I've said itA all nowE
And here weA are babeD what do youA sayE
We've got toA nightD who needs toA morrow
We've got tonight babeD why don't youA stay
Bridge
C I know it's late, I know you'reA weary
C Mmmmm I know your plans don't inA clude me
Still here weD areF both of usA lonelyD
Both of usA lonelyD A
Chorus
We've got tonightD who needs toA morrow
Let's make it lastD let's find aA wayE
Turn out theA lightD Come take myA hand now
We've got tonight babeD why don't youA stay
Outro
We've got tonightD who needs toA morrow
Let's make it lastD let's find aA wayE
Turn out theA lightD Come take myA hand now
We've got tonight babeD why don't youA stay
We've got tonightD who needs toA morrow
Let's make it lastD let's find aA wayE
Turn out theA lightD Come take myA hand now
We've got tonight babeD why don't youA stay
D Ohhh ohA ohhh-E oh why don't youA stay