Bright Lights
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Song: Bright Light
Artist: Rival Sons
Album: DARKFIGHTER
Album Released: June 2, 2023
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Key: Am
Capo: none
Someone caught footage on the Darkfighter tour (https://youtu.be/SpAqtXn3ykE) where Jay
and
Scott (sometimes can't see due to lighting) are seen playing the guitar parts. Watch it
to
understand Scott's guitar technique & choice of chords, etc. I've no idea what to call
the
weird B chords in the intro riff--having a B root but the 1st form seeming more like
some chunky
Gypsy Jazz chord and the 2nd form sounding like a Flamenco style, so I'm labeling them
Thing 1
and Thing 2, and it'll just be marked B below.
Odd B chords played during Intro Riff and Verse:
B? version 1 B? version 2
e--- e-0-
B--- B-0-
G--- G-5- (1st finger/index)
D-6- D-7- (2nd finger/middle)
A-8- A-8- (4th finger/pinky)
E-7- E-8- (3rd finger/ring)
[Intro]
0:00 (It's very difficult to keep the 3rd finger on the 7th fret while sliding the,
2nd finger up, so I recommend letting it slide forward after playing the 7th
Am B
e |------5----------------------| |
B |------5-----------------0----| |
G |------5-------------------5--|x| (repeat 4 times)
D |------7-------6-------7------|x|
A |------------8-------8--------| |
E |--5~~-----7-----7/8----------| |
fret note.)
[Verse 1]
0:11 {Keep playing the intro guitar as marked by the chords except for the Dm and
F.}
Am B Am B
I listen for my future in the wind,
Am B Am B
And it told me I was about to lose my way.
Dm F Am B Am B
Too many circles, not enough lines makes tomorrow feel just like today-a-ay.
[Pre-chorus 1]
0:36
F C E Am G D
Well I didn't know I was treating myself so bad hanging out on the line.
F G C
Another victim of a victimless crime.
F G
e |--1-1-1-1--3-3--|
B |--1-1-1-1--3-3--|
G |--2-2-2-2--4-4--|
D |--3-3-3-3--5-5--|
A |--3-3-3-3--5-5--|
E |----------------|
[Chorus 1]
0:54
C G F C
Bright is the light I see!
G F C G F Am Em D
That ship will come my way, out to rescue me.
C G F C
Here comes the one that I know!
G F C G F Am Em D
That flag is waving high; I can see it with new eyes.
[play Intro chords/riff]
1:18
Am B
e |------5----------------------| |
B |------5-----------------0----| |
G |------5-------------------5--|x| (repeat 2 times)
D |------7-------6-------7------|x|
A |------------8-------8--------| |
E |--5~~-----7-----7/8----------| |
[Verse 2]
1:23
Am B Am B
The end came only to begin again.
Am B Am B
I was grasping at the love I cast aside
Dm F Am B Am B
Too many nights and not enough days, make tomorrow I just run and hide.
[Pre-chorus 2]
1:47
F C E Am G D
I never thought that the hunger I had would drive me out of my mind.
F G C
I was a victim of a victimless crime.
F G
e |--1-1-1-1--3-3--|
B |--1-1-1-1--3-3--|
G |--2-2-2-2--4-4--|
D |--3-3-3-3--5-5--|
A |--3-3-3-3--5-5--|
E |----------------|
[Chorus 2]
2:06
C G F C
Bright is the light I see!
G F C G F Am Em D
That ship will come my way, out to rescue me.
C G F C
Here comes the one that I know!
G F C G F Am Em D
That flag is waving high; I can see it with new eyes.
[Instrumental break}
2:30
D C A G
e |--------------------| |
B |--------------------| |
G |--7----5------------|X| {play this twice}
D |--7----5----7----5--|X|
A |--5----3----7----5--| |
E |------------5----3--| |
[Solo]
2:42 2:47
D A G D
e |----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
B |--/10---12---13---15\10-----------------|--/8---10---12---13---12~----------|
G |---------------------------/9\7/9~------|---------------------------9\7~----|
D |----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
A |----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
E |----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
2:54 3:00
D A G D
e |----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
B |--/10---12---13---15\10-----------------|--/8---10---12---13---12~--10\8~---|
G |-------------------------9\7^5-/9-/9----|-----------------------------------|
D |-------------------------------------10-|-----------------------------------|
A |----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
E |----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
[Pre-chorus 3]
3:06
F C E Am G D
Well I never noticed I was treating myself so bad hanging out on the line.
F G C
I was a victim of a victimless crime.
F G
e |--1-1-1-1--3-3--|
B |--1-1-1-1--3-3--|
G |--2-2-2-2--4-4--|
D |--3-3-3-3--5-5--|
A |--3-3-3-3--5-5--|
E |----------------|
[Chorus 3]
3:24
C G F C
Bright is the light I see!
G F C G F Am Em D
That ship will come my way, out to rescue me.
C G F C
Here comes the one that I know!
G F C G F Am Em D
That flag is waving high; I can see it with new eyes.
[Chorus 4]
3:47 {Use the same frets/notes as the solo to play lead slide guitar over the top.}
C G F C
Bright is the light I see!
G F C G F Am Em D
That ship will come my way, out to rescue me.
C G F C
Here comes the one that I know!
G F C G F Am Em D
That flag is waving high; I can see it with new eyes.
[Final Chorus]
4:11 (repeat same chorus & fade out)
C G F C
Bright is the light I see!
G F C G F Am Em D
That ship will come my way, out to rescue me.
C G F C
Here comes the one that I know!
G F C G F Am Em D
That flag is waving high; I can see it with new eyes.
Tab Legend:
~ Hold note with Vibrato (i.e. 5~ is a note with vibrato at the 5th fret)
/ Slide to note toward bridge (i.e. 5/7 is a slide from the 5th to 7th fret)
\ Slide to note toward nut (i.e. 5\3 slides from 5th to 3rd fret)
^ Hammer-on or Pull-off (i.e.
x Palm muted, scratchy sounding notes
How to play Bright Lights
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.