Come To Light
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Intro:
Am Am Am C G x 2
Am G C F G C x2
verse 1:
Am G C F G C
Ooh for a second there I felt peace and calm
Am G C F G C
the underpass will keep us from harm
Am G C F G C
and the wipers moved like some waving arms
Am G C F G C
we were flashing headlights at coming cars
Chorus:
F C G
But up in the distance
C
even in the dead of night
F C G
if we can make it to the morning
C
we can get things right
F C G
it’s been a tough go lately
C
I hate choosing sides
F C G
what we do in the darkness
Am
will come to light alright
Intro Chords:
Am G C F G C x2
verse 2:
Am G C F G C
Ooh and in times of fear you shelter me
Am G C F G C
and you hold me close so tenderly
Am G C F G C
and with my headphones on as I fall asleep
Am G C F G C
your’re my barricade from intruding dreams
Chorus:
F C G
But up in the distance
C
even in the dead of night
F C G
if we can make it to the morning
C
we can get things right
F C G
it’s been a tough go lately
C
I hate choosing sides
F C G
what we do in the darkness
Am
will come to light, alright
Am
will come to light, alright
Am
will come to light, alright
Intro chords
Am G C F G C
Ooh la la, ooh ooh Ooh la la, ooh ooh
Am G C F
Ooh la la, ooh ooh Ooh...
verse 3:
Am G C F G C
ooh and then silence fell when I picked up
Am G C F G C
those words hit me hard, like a one-two punch
Am G C F G C
so I went home to face the storm
Am G C F G C
and the thought of you keeps me warm
Chorus:
F C G
But up in the distance
C
even in the dead of night
F C G
if we can make it to the morning
C
we can get things right
F C G
it’s been a tough go lately
C
I hate choosing sides
F C G
what we do in the darkness
F G
what we do in the darkness comes to li-i-i-i-i-ight
F G
when everything went wrong you’re keeping my head on
F G
and in ti-i-i-i-ime
F G
the things that hurt today will begin to fade away
Intro chords
Am G C F G C x2
How to play Come To Light
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 Am. 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.