Now playing

Do What The Night Wants

Chords

4.75 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Album: Just As I Am Platinum Edition 
Tuning: Standard
CAPO on 1st
VERSE 1: INTRO:  Cadd9   G   Em    D   Cadd9   G   Em     D  Cadd9  
So we're trGying to play our cards right
BEmut I ain't eDver liked playing by the rCadd9ules
I should pGrobably take you home, rightEm  
But I don't kDnow about youCadd9  
Baby I gGot a little wild side,
 EmI think you got a wiDld side too 
I Bmdon't wanna say goodnight
I Gwanna howl at the Dmoon
CHORUS 1:
Let's do want the Cadd9night wants
Shut the lGights off, let the Emmoonlight lead the wDay
Stay off the Cadd9main roads, crank the raGdio
And let it play Emall our cares awayD  
ACadd9nd if you want, I can taGke you home
But if you doBmn't wanna be alone
Let's do what the niGght wantsD  
 Cadd9  G  Em  D   Cadd9
VERSE 2:
Baby Ggirl I know you're curiousEm  
So I miDght as well get it out the wayCadd9  
I ain't tryGing to seal no deal girlEm  
I know yoDu'll make it worth the waitCadd9  
And I want to knGow you a little more
 EmI think you want to knDow more too 
I Bmcould walk to your front door
WGe could howl at the moDon
CHORUS 2:
Let's do want the Cadd9night wants
Shut the lGights off, let the Emmoonlight lead the wDay
Stay off the Cadd9main roads, crank the raGdio
And let it play Emall our cares awayD  
ACadd9nd if you want, I can taGke you home
But if you doBmn't wanna be alone
Let's do what the niGght wantsD  
Let's do what the nCadd9ight wantsG  
 D
BRIDGE:
We could Cadd9look up in the moGrning
Shooting biEmrds up at the sunrDise
Yeah, but Cadd9right now in this moGment
                Dor   Bm  
Let's let it ride
And do what the Cadd9night wantsG  
*Laughs* hell yEmeah, what you say babDy) 
CHORUS 3:
Let's do want the Cadd9night wants
Shut the lGights off, let the Emmoonlight lead the wDay
Stay off the Cadd9main roads, crank the raGdio
And let it play Emall our cares awayD  
ACadd9nd if you want, I can taGke you home
But if you doBmn't wanna be alone
Let's do what the niGght wantsD  
 Cadd9  G

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Do What The Night Wants

by Brantley Gilbert

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Cadd9

Album: Just As I Am Platinum Edition

Tuning: Standard

CAPO on 1st

Cadd9 G Em D Cadd9 G Em D Cadd9

VERSE 1: INTRO:

So we're trying to play our cards right

Em D Cadd9

But I ain't ever liked playing by the rules

G Em

I should probably take you home, right

D Cadd9

But I don't know about you

Baby I got a little wild side,

Em D

I think you got a wild side too

I don't wanna say goodnight

G D

I wanna howl at the moon

CHORUS 1:

Cadd9

Let's do want the night wants

G Em D

Shut the lights off, let the moonlight lead the way

Cadd9 G

Stay off the main roads, crank the radio

Em D

And let it play all our cares away

Cadd9 G

And if you want, I can take you home

But if you don't wanna be alone

G D

Let's do what the night wants

Cadd9 G Em D Cadd9

VERSE 2:

G Em

Baby girl I know you're curious

D Cadd9

So I might as well get it out the way

G Em

I ain't trying to seal no deal girl

D Cadd9

I know you'll make it worth the wait

And I want to know you a little more

Em D

I think you want to know more too

I could walk to your front door

G D

We could howl at the moon

CHORUS 2:

Cadd9

Let's do want the night wants

G Em D

Shut the lights off, let the moonlight lead the way

Cadd9 G

Stay off the main roads, crank the radio

Em D

And let it play all our cares away

Cadd9 G

And if you want, I can take you home

But if you don't wanna be alone

G D

Let's do what the night wants

Cadd9 G

Let's do what the night wants

BRIDGE:

Cadd9 G

We could look up in the morning

Em D

Shooting birds up at the sunrise

Cadd9 G

Yeah, but right now in this moment

D Bm

Let's let it ride

Cadd9 G

And do what the night wants

Em D

*Laughs* hell yeah, what you say baby)

CHORUS 3:

Cadd9

Let's do want the night wants

G Em D

Shut the lights off, let the moonlight lead the way

Cadd9 G

Stay off the main roads, crank the radio

Em D

And let it play all our cares away

Cadd9 G

And if you want, I can take you home

But if you don't wanna be alone

G D

Let's do what the night wants

Cadd9 G

About Do What The Night Wants Chords by Brantley Gilbert

Learn how to play Do What The Night Wants by Brantley Gilbert with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Do What The Night Wants chords”, “Do What The Night Wants guitar chords”, or “Brantley Gilbert Do What The Night Wants chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Do What The Night Wants chords and for experienced players who want accurate Do What The Night Wants lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Cadd9, G, Em, D, Bm.

FAQ — Do What The Night Wants by Brantley Gilbert

How do I play "Do What The Night Wants" by Brantley Gilbert on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Do What The Night Wants" by Brantley Gilbert on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Do What The Night Wants" by Brantley Gilbert free?

Yes. The chords for "Do What The Night Wants" by Brantley Gilbert are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Do What The Night Wants" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Do What The Night Wants" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Do What The Night Wants"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Do What The Night Wants" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Do What The Night Wants" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Do What The Night Wants" by Brantley Gilbert with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Brantley Gilbert below.

What key is "Do What The Night Wants" in?

The chords for "Do What The Night Wants" show the original chord names (including Am, Cadd9, G, Em, D, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.