Josh Rouse (born 1972 in Paxton, Nebraska) is an American roots/melodic folk singer. From his first album, Dressed Up Like Nebraska, in 1998, he has won critical acclaim.
Rouse lived in various places in Midwest America during his childhood due to his father's military career. Following his time at Austin Peay State University, he eventually settled down in Tennessee, where he met some local musicians and began recording. Signing to the Rykodisc subsidiary Slow River
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE WHOLE NIGHT THROUGH - Josh Rouse ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tabbed by: Keith Email:[email protected]
Tuning: Standard Capo 1st Fret (I've seen a video performance where he plays it without the capo. It's easier with the but easy to transpose if you prefer without.)
[E] Tonight the moon chose an [A] extra light Shines for only us to [B] see And [E] all it takes for [A] you to smile Is lift your eyes and [B] breathe
Cause [A]when you start to [B] doubt Some [E] how it all works [A] out The lies [B] become the [E] truth [E7] And [A] what we need right [B] now Is some [E] where to just lay [A] down And dream the [B] whole night [E] through
[E] Cousin had called from somewhere across the [A] ocean Bad news - a death - it [B] seems [E] And I’ll be your friend Father to [A] no one A hand in time of [B] need
Cause [A] when you start to [B] doubt Some [E] how it all works [A] out The lies [B] become the [E] truth [E7] And [A] what we need right [B] now Is some [E] where to just lie [A/G#] down And [A] dream the [B] whole night [Am] through [E]