Guiding Light
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C Am
When pure Hearts and stumble
F G4 G
In my hands they crumble
Am C/B C F
And fragile and stripped to the core
C G C
I can't hurt you anymore
C Am
Loved by numbers
F G4 G
You loosing, life's wonder
Am C/B C F
And touch like strangers detached
C G C
I can feel you anymore
F G Am F
And sunshine, trapped in our hearts
C
It could rise again
F G
But I'm lost and crushed
Am F Dm G C
I'm cold and confused with no guiding light left inside
F/C C
You were guiding, light, oooh oooh ooh woah
(guitar solo) ( C Am F G4 G )
Am C/B C F C G C
Ho, Ho, Ho, Haaaaaaaaa
F G Am F C
And come from and won't come befouled I still reach for you
F G
But I'm lost and I'm crushed
Am F Dm G C
I'm cold and confused but not guiding light left inside
F/C C
You're my guiding, light
F/C C
You're my guiding, light
F/C Fm C
There is no guiding, light left inside
F/C Fm C
There's no guiding light in us
How to play Guiding 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.