Golden Lanterns
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D
Oh, the golden lanterns glow
A G D
Casting shadows on your grand abode
A D
Sculptures line the marble floor
A G D
Like silent guards behind closed doors
A
But when the party winds down
D
And echoes fade through the town
A
Will those bright, fleeting friends
Stay when the magic ends
G D
Of your golden lanterns' light?
G
We never walked the same path
D
Through the lives we used to know
A
Now its clear as day
A7
That a heart like mine
D
Just doesnt belong in your world
G
So you chose the glittering stage
D
Over the love I gave
E
And turned your back
A
On the bond we once had
D
Oh, the golden lanterns glow
A G D
Casting shadows on your grand abode
Sculptures line the marble floor
A G D
Like silent guards behind closed doors
A
But when the music dies
And the spotlight flies
D
Will anyone see
A
The weight behind your smile
D
When the show is through?
D Bm
I see your name in headlines
F#m
Living large, they all agree
G
The toast of every scene
A D
Just like the world imagined youd be
A
But a painted sky
Cant hide the night
Bm
It dims with time
G
And the truth you left behind
A
Might find its way back to you
D
Oh, the golden lanterns glow
A G D
Casting shadows on your grand abode
Sculptures line the marble floor
A G D
Like silent guards behind closed doors
A
But when the dawn breaks clear
Bm
And illusions disappear
A
Will someone stay near
A D A Bm
When the golden light fades? HUMMMMMM
G D
When the golden light fades?
How to play Golden Lanterns
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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.