Northern Sky by Nick Drake Chords

Northern Sky by Nick Drake Chords presented here are not in the original tuning used by the artist. Instead, this is a personal interpretation of the song in standard tuning with a capo on the first fret. The arrangement uses common open chords such as D, Em7, Asus4, A, C, and G, which blend together to create the song’s signature dreamy and reflective feel.

While not an exact replica of Drake’s original sound, this version still captures the essence of the song’s mood, making it more accessible for guitarists who prefer to play in standard tuning. The use of recurring progressions and subtle chord variations in the verses and interludes helps maintain the intimate atmosphere of the piece.

Northern Sky by Nick Drake Chords

Capo: 1st Fret

[Intro]
 
| D   | Em7  | D   | Em7  |
| D   | Em7  | D   | Em7  |
 
 
[Verse 1]
 
D                  Em7
I never felt magic crazy as this
D                          Em7
I never saw moons knew the meaning of the sea
D                           Em7
I never held emotion in the palm of my hand
D                            Em7
Or felt sweet breezes in the top of a tree
    Asus4
But now you're here
A           C  G     D
Brighten my northern sky.
 
 
| D   | Em7  | D   | Em7  |
| D   | Em7  | D   | Em7  |
 
 
[Chorus 1]

 D                              Em7
It's been a long time that I'm waiting
D                         Em7
Been a long time that I'm blown
D                          Em7
been a long time that I've wandered
D                         Em7
Through the people I have known
           Asus4
Oh, if you would and you could
A             C   G      D
Straighten my new mind's eye.
 
 
[Interlude first movement]
| D     | Em7*  | D     | Em7*  |
| D     | Em7*  | D Em7*| D     |
 
[Interlude second movement]
| G     | D     | G     | D     |
| G     | D     | C  G  | D     |
| C  G  | A     | A
 
 
[Chorus 2]
 
Would you love me for my money
Would you love me for my head
Would you love me through the winter
Would you love me 'til I'm dead
Oh, if you would and you could
Come blow your horn on high.
 
 
[Verse 2]
 
I never felt magic crazy as this
I never saw moons knew the meaning of the sea
I never held emotion in the palm of my hand
Or felt sweet breezes in the top of a tree
But now you're here
Brighten my northern sky.
 
 
[Ending first movement]
| D   | Em7  | D   | Em7 |
 
[Ending second movement, without drum]
| D   | Em7  | D  Em7 | D