Dont Leave The Light On Baby
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Ebm Ab Ebm Ab
Ebm Ab F# Fm - E
Ebm Ab
It's been a bloody stupid day
Ebm Ab
My baby called me up to say
Ebm Ab
Don't call me love, don't call me
F# Fm E
It's not all she said
I truly love her but I know
I'm bad for her, I'm bad and so
At least she may forgive me for my honesty
My friend came back from being abroad
He was rich and I was overawed
His ship came in
I'm standing on the harbour wall
Ebm Ab Ebm Ab
Ebm Ab F# Fm E
Another friend, the one I love
Turns to me "Have you seen enough?"
"Let's hang about
There's nothing like a sunset"
Ebm Ab
It's been a bloody stupid day
F# B
Don't leave the light on baby
Ebm Ab
My baby called me up to say
F# B
Don't leave the light on baby
F# B
I'll see you sometime maybe
F# B
Don't leave the light on baby
Ebm Ab
It finally dawned on me tonight
Ebm Ab
Best to go down without a fight
F# F# Ab
I know you will forgive me for my honesty....
How to play Dont Leave The Light On Baby
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ebm. 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.