Keep A Light On
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Capo 3
Intro: Em G C
Em
Throw it to the darkness
G
Throw it to the wolves and oh...
C
It's all a let go
Em
All torn down
G
Burn it to the ground but oh...
C
It's still a glow
Em G C
Sleeping on empty floors
Em G C
Waiting in front of open doors
D Em C
Nothing is here to stay
D Em C
All is underway
G
Keep a light on, keep a light on
Em C
Keep a light on after I go
G
Keep a light on, keep a light on
Em C G C
Keep a light on after I go
Em
Hiding your tongue
G
Blackening your lungs and feel
C
Yes, this is real
Em G
From bud to the bloom, from bright to the gloom, real, real
C
Twisted are always
D Em C
Nothing is here to stay
D Em C
All is underway
G
Keep a light on, keep a light on
Em C
Keep a light on after I go
G
Keep a light on, keep a light on
Em C G C
Keep a light on after I go
D Em C
I came back to say
D Em C
One last thought to convey
D Em C
Nothing is here to stay
D Em C
All is underway
G
Keep a light on, keep a light on
Em C
Keep a light on after I go
G
Keep a light on, keep a light on
Em C G Em
Keep a light on after I go
C G Em C G C
After I go, after I go
How to play Keep A Light On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.