Intro: A D A Verse 1: A Can you hear the drums Fernando? Gbm I remember long ago another starry night like this, Bm In the firelight Fernando, You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your E guitar. I could hear the distant drums, A and sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar. Verse 2: A They were closer now Fernando, Gbm Every hour every minute seemed to last eternally. Bm I was so afraid Fernando. We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to E die. And I'm not ashamed to say, A The roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry. Chorus: Esus4 E There was something in the air that night, A The stars were bright, Fernando. E They were shining there for you and me, E A For liberty, Fernando. A7 Gb Though I never thought that we could lose, Bm There's no regret. E If I had to do the same again, E D A I would, my friend, Fernando. Verse 3: A Now we're old and grey Fernando. Gbm And since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand. Bm Can you hear the drums Fernando? Do you still recall the fateful night we E crossed the Rio Grande? I can see it in your eyes, A How proud you were to fight for freedom in this land. Chorus: Esus4 E There was something in the air that night, A The stars were bright, Fernando. E They were shining there for you and me, E A For liberty, Fernando. A7 Gb Though I never thought that we could lose, Bm There's no regret. E If I had to do the same again, E D A I would, my friend, Fernando. Chorus: Esus4 E There was something in the air that night, A The stars were bright, Fernando. E They were shining there for you and me, E7 A For liberty, Fernando. A7 Gb Though I never thought that we could lose, Bm There's no regret. E If I had to do the same again, E D A I would, my friend, Fernando. Outro: E A If I had to do the same again, I would, my friend, Fernando. E Yes, if I had to do the same again, E D A I would, my friend, Fernan..do.
