I Saw the Light
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[Intro: ]Dm7 G Dm7 G
Dm7 G Dm7 G
It was late last night, I was feeling something wasn't right,
Dm7 G Cmaj7 Em
there was not another soul in sight, only you, only you
Am Dm7 G Dm7 G
So we walked along, though I knew that there was something wrong,
Dm7 G Cmaj7 C7
and a feeling hit me, oh, so strong about you
Fmaj7 Em7 Am D7
Then you gazed up at me and the answer was plain to see,
Dm7 G Cmaj7 Dm7 Dm7/G Cmaj7 Dm7
Dm7/G
Cause I saw the light in your eyes in your eyes
Dm7 G Dm7 G
Though we had our fling, I just never would suspect a thing
Dm7 G Cmaj7 Em
till that little bell began to ring in my head, in my head
Am Dm7 G Dm7 G
But I tried to run, though I knew it wouldn't help me none,
Dm7 G Cmaj7 C7
cause I couldn't ever love no one, or so I said
Fmaj7 Em Am D7
But my feelings for you were just something I never knew
Dm7 G Cmaj7 Dm7 Dm7/G Cmaj7
Dm7 Dm7/G
Til I saw the light in your eyes in your eyes
{c:Guitar solo}
Dm7 G Dm7 G Dm7
G C Em Am
Am Dm7 G Dm7 G
But I love you best, it's not something that I say in jest,
Dm7 G Cmaj7 C7
cause you're different, girl, from all the rest in my eyes
Fmaj7 Em Am D7
And I ran out before, but I won't do it anymore
Dm7 G Cmaj7 Dm7 Dm7/G
Can't you see the light in my eyes
Cmaj7 Dm7 Dm7/G
In my eyes
Cmaj7 Dm7 Dm7/G
In my eyes
Cmaj7 Dm7 Dm7/G
In my eyes
How to play I Saw the Light
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm7. 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.