Chords
After Hours

After Hours by The Velvet Underground, penned by Lou Reed, depicts a moment of introspection and melancholy, seeking isolation to avoid the pain and suffering from the outside world. It was one of the few songs by the band that was sung by drummer Maureen Tucker, chosen for her innocent sounding voice by Reed.

Key: C

Introduction:

        C          A7 
If you close the door
     Dm                   G 
The night could last forever
           C         A7 
Leave the sunshine out
     Dm              G 
And say hello to never

         C                               C7 
All the people are dancing and they' re having such fun
   F                        Fm 
I wish it could happen to me
            C          A7 
But if you close the door
     Dm             G             C 
I' d never have to see the day again

        C          A7 
If you close the door
     Dm                   G 
The night could last forever
           C           A7 
Leave the wine glass out
     Dm                G 
And drink a toast to never

     C                            C7 
Oh, someday I know someone will look into my eyes
            F 
And say hello
                        Fm 
You' re my very special one
            C          A7 
But if you close the door
     Dm             G             C                             B   Bb) 
I' d never have to see the day again

 Am          E7           Am        E7 
Dark party bars, shiny Cadillac cars
         Am         E7           Am            G#  G 
And the people on subways and trains
         Dm           A7            Dm          A7 
Looking gray in the rain as they stand disarrayed
        F                        G 
Oh but people look well in the dark

            C          A7 
And if you close the door
     Dm                   G 
The night could last forever
           C         A7 
Leave the sunshine out
     Dm            G 
And say hello to never

         C                               C7 
All the people are dancing and they' re having such fun
   F                        Fm 
I wish it could happen to me
              C          A7 
Cause if you close the door
     Dm             G             C 
I' d never have to see the day again
     Dm             G             C        A7 
I' d never have to see the day again (once more)
     Dm             G             C 
I' d never have to see the day again
Chords:

  E  A  D  G  B  E                               A  D  G  B  E 
 ___________                            ___________
       O O O  (5th fret)                      O   O  (7th fret)