Tom: G
| G | G | G | G |
[Verse 1]
G G
The sun is going down now
Em Em
Sinking like my heart
G Em D
Nights are getting longer now that we're apart
C Am Em
Darkness is a prison that holds me with your memory
D C
This time I'm getting out
Am D
Before it comes and turns the key
[Chorus]
Em
I'm going to cheat the night
D
So, I can make it until the morning's light
C D G
Cheat the night
[Verse 2]
G Em
So, I'm dusting off my courage painting on a smile
G Em D
Gonna try to find somebody to hold me for awhile
C Am Em D
I don't need the moon reminding me that you're gone
C Am Dsus4 D
Even if I'm lonely I’m not gonna be alone
[Chorus]
Em
I'm going to cheat the night
D
So, I can make it until the morning's light
C D G G
Cheat the night
[Solo]
| G | G | Em | Em |
| G | G | Em | Em D |
[Verse 3]
C Am Em D
Maybe if the evening finds me with somebody new
C Am Dsus4 D
I can make them think I'm finally getting over you
Em
I can cheat the night
Dsus4 D
So, I can make them think I'm doing alright
C Dsus4 G
Cheat the night
[Chorus]
D Em
I'm going to cheat the night
D
So, I can make them think I'm doing alright
C D G
Cheat the night
[Chorus]
D Em
I’m gonna cheat the night
D
So, I can make it until the morning's light
C Dsus4 G
Cheat the night
[Outro]
D Em Em D D C D G
I'm going to cheat the night
