Christmas Lights
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Intro
D G A
D G A
D G A
D G A
verse 1
D G A D G A
Dream we're out on the runway and you're right there by my side
D G A D G A
And we're taking off in your G5 baby, I love it when we fly
D G A D G A
'Cause you're mighty like a knockout baby, you're desperate like a rose
D G A D G A
And you stumble into the spotlight, hey, and you watch the crowd grow
C G D A C G
But my hero said, you can't hold the hand of a rock and roll man
D A C
But what if I can, what if I can
[Refrão] D A Em G
What if I look to the sky and check out the stars, how they shine
D A Bm G
Into your eyes, they're just like mine, searching the darkness for some kind of sign
D A Em G C Bm A G
I'm building our lives on the dreams we string together like Christmas lights
verse 2
D G A D G A
I can't wait till the night comes for that sweet blue summer sky
D G A D G A
Because I've got something to tell you baby, and the daylight makes me shy
C G D A
But tonight I'll sing out as loud as I can,
C G D A C
Like a diehard fan for my favourite band loud as I can
[Refrão] D A Em G
And I'm gonna look to the sky and check out the stars, how they shine
D A Bm G
Into your eyes, they're just like mine, searching the darkness for some kind of sign
D A Em G C Bm A G
I'm building our lives on the dreams we string together like Christmas lights
Bridge
Em G A Em G A
Slow down baby the summer is over, it's almost time to go home
Em G A C
Well don't worry baby, the nights may get colder but you're not alone, no
Instrumental
D A Em G
D A Em G
C G D A
C G D A
verse 3
C G D A C G
And my hero said, you can't hold the hand of a rock and roll man
D A C
But what if I can, what if I can
D A Em G
And what if I look to the sky and check out the stars, how they shine
D A Bm G
Into your eyes, they're just like mine, searching the darkness for some kind of sign
D A Em G
I'm building our lives on the dreams we string together
D A Em G
Like Christmas lights Christmas lights
Outro
D A Em G
Look in your eyes
D A Em G
Look in your eyes
D A Em G
Look in your eyes
D A Em G
Look in your eyes
D A Em G
D A Em G D
How to play Christmas 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 D. 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.