Hvis Lyset Tar Oss
View chords used in this chart
Intro
E5 F5 (x4)
B5 C5 (x4)
Leave the E string open when you play those
verse 1
Em Fm (x2)
Em Fm
En åpning i skogen
Em Fm
hvor solen skinner
B5 C5
Hindret av trærne fanges vi
B5 C5
i denne guds åpning
B5 C5 (x2)
Pre-Chorus
Em Fm (x4)
[Refrão]
Em Em/B Bm Cm Csus2 Cm
Det brenner det svir
Em F#5* G5* F5*
nar lyset slikker
Em Em/B Bm Cm Csus2 Cm
vårt kjøtt
Em F#5* G5* F5*
opp mot skyene
Em Em/B Bm Cm Csus2 Cm
en røyk en sky
Em F#5* G5* F5*
av våres form
Em Em/B Bm Cm
Em F#5* G5* F5*
Em Fm (x4)
Em Em/B Bm Cm Csus2 Cm Em F#5* G5* F5* (x4)
Em Fm (x4)
* - those are actually just single notes played on the E string with A and D left open
verse 2
Em Fm (x2)
Em Fm
Fanget av begravelsen
Em Fm
pinse vi av guds godhet
B5 C5
ingen flammer intet hat
B5 C5
de hadde rett vi kom til helvete
B5 C5 (x2)
Outro
Em Fm
This is the final part. The chords here played in a fancier way.
You can see it in Varg's video.
How to play Hvis Lyset Tar Oss
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 E5. 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.