Help Me Make It Through the Night Chords

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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Help Me Make It Through the Night Chords – Guitar

Kris Kristofferson’s classic country ballad about seeking comfort and companionship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a slow, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C
Take the ribbon from your hair
G D
Shake it loose and let it fall
G C
Layin’ soft upon my skin
G D G
Like the shadow on the wall
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Verse 2

 
G C
I don’t care who’s right or wrong
G D
I don’t try to understand
G C
Let the devil take tomorrow
G D G
Lord, tonight I need a friend
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Bridge

 
Em C
Yesterday is dead and gone
G D
And tomorrow’s out of sight
Em C
And it’s sad to be alone
G D
Help me make it through the night
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the Em in the bridge for a smoother performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Help Me Make It Through the Night"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Help Me Make It Through the Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Help Me Make It Through the Night" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Help Me Make It Through the Night"?

It was written by Kris Kristofferson, and released in 1970.

Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Help Me Make It Through the Night Chords – Ukulele

Kris Kristofferson’s classic country ballad about seeking comfort and companionship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a slow, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C
Take the ribbon from your hair
G D
Shake it loose and let it fall
G C
Layin’ soft upon my skin
G D G
Like the shadow on the wall
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Verse 2

 
G C
I don’t care who’s right or wrong
G D
I don’t try to understand
G C
Let the devil take tomorrow
G D G
Lord, tonight I need a friend
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Bridge

 
Em C
Yesterday is dead and gone
G D
And tomorrow’s out of sight
Em C
And it’s sad to be alone
G D
Help me make it through the night
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the Em in the bridge for a smoother performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Help Me Make It Through the Night"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Help Me Make It Through the Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Help Me Make It Through the Night" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Help Me Make It Through the Night"?

It was written by Kris Kristofferson, and released in 1970.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Help Me Make It Through the Night Chords – Piano

Kris Kristofferson’s classic country ballad about seeking comfort and companionship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a slow, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C
Take the ribbon from your hair
G D
Shake it loose and let it fall
G C
Layin’ soft upon my skin
G D G
Like the shadow on the wall
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Verse 2

 
G C
I don’t care who’s right or wrong
G D
I don’t try to understand
G C
Let the devil take tomorrow
G D G
Lord, tonight I need a friend
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Bridge

 
Em C
Yesterday is dead and gone
G D
And tomorrow’s out of sight
Em C
And it’s sad to be alone
G D
Help me make it through the night
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the Em in the bridge for a smoother performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Help Me Make It Through the Night"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Help Me Make It Through the Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Help Me Make It Through the Night" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Help Me Make It Through the Night"?

It was written by Kris Kristofferson, and released in 1970.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Help Me Make It Through the Night Chords – Banjo

Kris Kristofferson’s classic country ballad about seeking comfort and companionship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a slow, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C
Take the ribbon from your hair
G D
Shake it loose and let it fall
G C
Layin’ soft upon my skin
G D G
Like the shadow on the wall
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Verse 2

 
G C
I don’t care who’s right or wrong
G D
I don’t try to understand
G C
Let the devil take tomorrow
G D G
Lord, tonight I need a friend
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Bridge

 
Em C
Yesterday is dead and gone
G D
And tomorrow’s out of sight
Em C
And it’s sad to be alone
G D
Help me make it through the night
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the Em in the bridge for a smoother performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Help Me Make It Through the Night"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Help Me Make It Through the Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Help Me Make It Through the Night" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Help Me Make It Through the Night"?

It was written by Kris Kristofferson, and released in 1970.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Help Me Make It Through the Night Chords – Mandolin

Kris Kristofferson’s classic country ballad about seeking comfort and companionship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a slow, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C
Take the ribbon from your hair
G D
Shake it loose and let it fall
G C
Layin’ soft upon my skin
G D G
Like the shadow on the wall
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Verse 2

 
G C
I don’t care who’s right or wrong
G D
I don’t try to understand
G C
Let the devil take tomorrow
G D G
Lord, tonight I need a friend
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Bridge

 
Em C
Yesterday is dead and gone
G D
And tomorrow’s out of sight
Em C
And it’s sad to be alone
G D
Help me make it through the night
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the Em in the bridge for a smoother performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Help Me Make It Through the Night"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Help Me Make It Through the Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Help Me Make It Through the Night" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Help Me Make It Through the Night"?

It was written by Kris Kristofferson, and released in 1970.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Help Me Make It Through the Night Chords – Harmonica

Kris Kristofferson’s classic country ballad about seeking comfort and companionship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a slow, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C
Take the ribbon from your hair
G D
Shake it loose and let it fall
G C
Layin’ soft upon my skin
G D G
Like the shadow on the wall
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Verse 2

 
G C
I don’t care who’s right or wrong
G D
I don’t try to understand
G C
Let the devil take tomorrow
G D G
Lord, tonight I need a friend
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Bridge

 
Em C
Yesterday is dead and gone
G D
And tomorrow’s out of sight
Em C
And it’s sad to be alone
G D
Help me make it through the night
 

Chorus

 
C G
Come and lay down by my side
D G
Till the early mornin’ light
C G
All I’m takin’ is your time
D G
Help me make it through the night
 

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the Em in the bridge for a smoother performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Help Me Make It Through the Night"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Help Me Make It Through the Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Help Me Make It Through the Night" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Help Me Make It Through the Night"?

It was written by Kris Kristofferson, and released in 1970.