Chords with lyrics
NOTE: Tune a full step down, but use standard tuning shapes.
Intro:
G+G
Verse 1:
G+G
Unrolled a blanket down by the water
C majorC
It's just you and me tonight
D MajorD
Our campfire's gettin' sleepy
G+G
The whole world is goin' quiet
Verse 2:
G+G
The evenin' light is fadin' away
C majorC
A augmentedA gentle breeze is blowin' past
D MajorD
Makin' the grass slowly dance
G+G
Wish this night wouldn't go so fast
Chorus:
C majorC
Watchin' fireflies in West Texas
D MajorD G+G
Sittin' under the the cyprus trees
C majorC
See the moon rise over the river
D MajorD G+G
No place I'd rather be
Verse 3:
G+G
Can't stop life from racin' by
C majorC
There's magic in the air tonight
D MajorD
I'll remember every moment
G+G
For the rest of my life
Chorus:
C majorC
Watchin' fireflies in West Texas
D MajorD G+G
Sittin' under the the cyprus trees
C majorC
See the moon rise over the river
D MajorD G+G
No place I'd rather be
Bridge:
FF C majorC
And I once see a shooting star
G+G
But I won't wish on 'em anymore
FF C majorC
Just you sayin' that you love me
D MajorD
Is all I can ask for
Chorus:
C majorC
Watchin' fireflies in West Texas
D MajorD G+G
Sittin' under the the cyprus trees
C majorC
See the moon rise over the river
D MajorD G+G
No place I'd rather be
Outro:
C majorC
You and me and the fireflies
D MajorD G+G
Lyin' under the cyprus trees
C majorC
See the sun rise over the river
D MajorD N.C.
No place I'd rather be