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The Nile Song

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[Intro]
A  G  A  G  A  G  F#
[Verse]
BI was standing by the NiAle Bwhen I saw the lady smiAle.
BI would take her out for a while, Afor a G#while.
C#Light tears wept like chBild.
C#How her golden hair was blowBing wild.
C#Then she spread her wings to fly, Bfor to Bbfly.
EbSoaring high above the breeDbzes, Ebgoing always where she pleaDbses.
EbShe will make it to the isDbland in the Csun.
FI will follow in her shadEbow Fas I watch her from my winEbdow.
FOne day I will catch her EbeyeD  
[Instrumental]
G  F  G  F  G  F  E
A  G  A  G  A  G  F#
[Outro]
BShe is calling from the deAep, Bsummoning my soul to endAless sleep.
BShe is bound to drag me Adown, drag me G#down.

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The Nile Song

by Pink Floyd

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

A G A G A G F#

[Verse]

B A B A

I was standing by the Nile when I saw the lady smile.

B A G#

I would take her out for a while, for a while.

C# B

Light tears wept like child.

C# B

How her golden hair was blowing wild.

C# B Bb

Then she spread her wings to fly, for to fly.

Eb Db Eb Db

Soaring high above the breezes, going always where she pleases.

Eb Db C

She will make it to the island in the sun.

F Eb F Eb

I will follow in her shadow as I watch her from my window.

F Eb D

One day I will catch her eye

[Instrumental]

G F G F G F E

A G A G A G F#

[Outro]

B A B A

She is calling from the deep, summoning my soul to endless sleep.

B A G#

She is bound to drag me down, drag me down.

About The Nile Song Chords by Pink Floyd

Learn how to play The Nile Song by Pink Floyd with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Nile Song chords”, “The Nile Song guitar chords”, or “Pink Floyd The Nile Song 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 The Nile Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Nile Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, G, F#, B, G#, C#.

FAQ — The Nile Song by Pink Floyd

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What key is "The Nile Song" in?

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