Harbor lights
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C G7
I saw the harbor lights;
Cdim - C
They only told me we were part - ing,
C/B Dm G7
The same old harbor lights
Gdim Dm7 G7 C
That once brought you to me.
C G7
I watched the harbor lights;
Cdim - C
How could I help if tears were start - ing?
C/B Dm G7
Good-bye to tender nights
Gdim Dm7 G7 C Fdim C
Beside the sil-ver sea.
Bridge:
F
I longed to hold you tight
Fm Fdim C C/B Am7
And kiss you just once more;
Am7/G D7
But you were on the ship,
Dm7 D7 G7
And I was on the shore.
C G7
Now I know lonely nights,
Cdim - C
For all the while my heart is whis' - pring,
C/B Dm G7
"Some other harbor lights
Gdim Dm7 G7 C
Will steal your love from me."
How to play Harbor lights
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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.