After Hours by Velvet Underground "After Hours" The Velvet Underground Music and lyrics by Lou Reed VERSE 1 PROGRESSION: (1,2,3) A# G7 If you close the door Cm F The night could last forever A# G7 Leave the sunshine out Cm F And say hello to never VERSE 2 PROGRESSION: A# A#7 All the people are dancing and they're having such fun D# D#m I wish it could happen to me A# G7 But if you close the door Cm F A# I'd never have to see the day again (VERSE 1P) If you close the door The night could last forever Leave the wine glass out And drink a toast to never (VERSE 2P) Oh, someday I know someone will look into my eyes And say hello You're my very special one But if you close the door A I'd never have to see the day again Dm Dark party bars A Shiny Cadillac cars Dm A Dm Ab And the people on subways and trains G Looking gray in the rain G7 As they stand disarrayed Cm F Oh, but people look well in the dark (VERSE 1P) And if you close the door The night could last forever Leave the sunshine out And say hello to never (VERSE 2P) All the people are dancing and they're having such fun I wish it could happen to me 'Cause if you close the door Cm F A# G7 I'd never have to see the day again Cm F A# G7 I'd never have to see the day again, once more Cm F A# I'd never have to see the day again NOTES: I transcribed these chords while listening to the original version found at the end of The Velvet Underground's self-titled third album, released on Verve Records in 1969. The song is interesting in that it's one of only two Velvet Underground songs that feature lead vocals by drummer Maureen Tucker. In addition to Tucker's vocals, the studio version utilizes acoustic guitar and bass guitar - a relatively sparse set up. Once you get the chord progression down, it's a really easy song to transpose, in case you want to switch to a different key. It sounds nice whether you're imitating the picking pattern in the song (which isn't difficult to figure out on your own) or simply playing straight chords. I adore this song to pieces, it's the one that got me into the band (along with "Candy Says"). I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. (Transcription by Pele Merengue, 2/01/07) www.TAB6.com