lamplight
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A D A
Alons, viens encore, cherie.
E F#m E E7 A
J'attendrai patiemment sous la lampe dans la vieille avenue.
A D D A Bm E E7
Then I may end, she had things to buy.
A D D A Bm E
I close my eyes, yet I don't know why.
A D E D A
I gave her money; said she knew someone.
D E D A
And she said she won't be long.
Bm E A
Lamplight keep on burning
Bm D A
while this heart of mine is yearning.
Bm E A
Lamplight keep on burning
Bm D A
till this love of yours is mine.
A D D A Bm E E7
I sat alone with my thoughts and laughed
A D D A Bm E
Then saw your face in an old photograph.
A D E D A
I didn't think that I could live without you
D E D A
but what am I to do ?
Bm E A
Lamplight keep on burning
Bm D A
while this heart of mine is yearning.
Bm E A
Lamplight keep on burning
Bm D A
till this love of yours is mine.
A D A E
Come home again dear, I have waited year after year
F#m E E7 A
under the lamp in our old avenue.
D E F#m D Bm E E7
If all in the world that's laughing, why should it make us cry?
A D A E F#m E E7 A
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How to play lamplight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.