Green Light
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Intro: C F G C
verse 1
C F C
I turn your hole card upside down
D7 G7
I caught you cheatin and runnin around
There's a smile upon your face
C A7
While another takes my place
DM G7 C
And now at last dear the truth I'd found
verse 2
C F C
Babe there's a green light you're free to go
D7 G7
You take a high road I'll take the low
Now here's your coat and shoes
C A7
and don't forget your blues
DM G7 C
You're on canoe now you'll have to row
guitar C F C D7 G7 C A7 Dm G7 C
verse 3
C F C
Babe there's a green light so shift your gears
D7 G7
I know you fooled me for all these years
I'll hold my head up high
C A7
and forget you by and by
DM G7 C
And there'll be laughter instead of tears
verse 4
C F C
Babe there's a green light kick up your heels
D7 G7
There'll come a day you know how it feels
To have your aces trumped
C A7
and be taken for a chump
DM G7 C
Now there's a green light so spin your wheels
steel C F C D7 G7 C A7 Dm G7 C
C F C
Babe there's a green light kick up your heels
D7 G7
There'll come a day you know how it feels
To have your aces trumped
C A7
and be taken for a chump
DM G7 C
Now there's a green light so spin your wheels
How to play Green 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 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.