By Heart
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C
Your shining light
G Am
Has changed my life
F
It’s like I’ve found my way home
C
I know you’re near
G
Hear you loud and clear
Am F
I could live on this feeling alone
Dm G Am
Everywhere I go you are right there beside me
F G
Anytime of night or day
Em F G
Your name is on my lips
C
Your love I can’t resist
F G
Got to be with you wherever you are
Em F
I want you memorized
G Am
So when I close my eyes
F G
All I have to do, is keep loving you
Em
By heart
( F Am G )
C
I don’t have to see
G Am
For you to believe
F
That you’re not going away
C
I know that you’ll be
G
Watching over me
Am F
You’re the shelter that’s keeping me safe
Dm
I know your arms they can
G Am
Reach out to hold me
F G
Even when I’m feeling alone
Em F G
Your name is on my lips
C
Your love I can’t resist
F G
Got to be with you wherever you are
Em F
I want you memorized
G Am
So when I close my eyes
F G
All I have to do, is keep loving you
Em
By heart
( F Am G )
F G
Comes naturally
Em Am
Like every breath I breathe
F G
Don’t have to think
Em Am
Its second nature to me
F G
I close my eyes
Em Am
And you are there with me
F
You know me you see me
F
You hear me
F
You hear me
Em F G
Your name is on my lips
C
Your love I can’t resist
F G
Got to be with you wherever you are
Em F
I want you memorized
G Am
So when I close my eyes
F G
All I have to do, is keep loving you
Em
By heart
How to play By Heart
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 C. 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.