Capo 2nd fret.
If you don't want to use a capo transpose +2 steps.
[Intro]
D G A D G A
[Verse 1]
D
It was the same as I remembered him
G A
Back when we were younger
D
Stole my breath the moment
G A
We locked eyes across the room
D
Stayed up all night until the morning caught me
G A
Bitching about patriarchy
D
I played coy to see how high
G A
He would trace my inner thigh
[Chorus]
G A D G
I know he only wants a one night stand
A D G
But I'm wishing he would be my man
A D G
I know he said it wouldn't work out and
Em G A
I believed it but now it's different
G
He wants a one night stand
A D G A D G A
I want a life full of nights with him
[Verse 2]
D
Well I was shy but I was drinking wine
G A
Verging towards closing time
D G A
Catching up on all those lost years and anxiety attacks
D
Moving from a bar stool a little tipsy
A
With the radio blaring "Fist City"
D
Led me to the parking lot with his palm atop
G A
The small of my back
Em D G
And he was singing along
Em D/F# A
To that Lorretta Lynn song
[Chorus]
G A D G
I know he only wants a one night stand
A D G
But I'm wishing he would be my man
A D G
I know he said it wouldn't work out and
Em G A
I believed it but now it's different
G
He wants a one night stand
A
I want a life full of nights with him
[Bridge]
Bm G D
Well maybe I'm a little bit naive baby
Bm G D
But I've been ruminating on the way love has saved me
Em Bm G
And when I'm waking in his arms in the morning
Em D/F# A
Disarmed by the need for him that's for me
[Reprise]
D G
Now we're sitting on the front porch with a coffee
D A
Got a touch of cream but I drink mine black
D G
When I take his hand in mine he don't stop me
D A
Cause when the timing's right you take it in and don't look back
Em
He got a one night stand
G
I got a life full of nights with him
[Outro]
D G A D
G A D G A D G Em
I got a life full of nights with him
How to play "One Night Stand" by Adeem the Artist on guitar:
Capo: 2nd fret
Key: With capo, play in D major (actual key: E major)
Chords Used:
D
G
A
Em
Bm
D/F#
Chord Progressions:
Intro:
D - G - A - D - G - A
Verse 1:
D - G - A - D - G - A - D - G - A - D - G - A
Chorus:
G - A - D - G - A - D - G - A - D - G - Em - G - A
Verse 2:
D - G - A - D - G - A - D - G - A - D - G - A - Em - D - G - Em - D/F# - A
Bridge:
Bm - G - D - Bm - G - D - Em - Bm - G - Em - D/F# - A
Reprise:
D - G - D - A - D - G - D - A - Em - G
Outro:
D - G - A - D - G - A - D - G - Em
Playing Tips:
Strumming Pattern:
Use a relaxed strumming pattern, blending both downstrokes and upstrokes.
Keep a gentle rhythm in the verses, while giving more emphasis during the chorus.
Chord Changes:
Practice moving between the chords smoothly, especially D to G and G to A.
In the bridge, transitioning between Em, Bm, and G quickly is crucial.
Dynamics:
Start verses softer and gradually build up the energy towards the chorus.
Add variations in volume and strumming intensity to make the song more expressive.
Song Facts:
Theme: The song discusses themes of longing, love, and vulnerability.
Lyrics Meaning: It reflects the desire for a deeper connection despite knowing the initial intention was a short-term relationship.
Common mistakes include:
Losing rhythm when switching from Em to D/F#.
Not giving the chorus the desired emotional uplift.
Practice the transitions carefully, and enjoy playing this heartfelt song!