Lanterns - Benny Tipene

Lanterns

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Capo 2
 
Intro:
C G Em Fmaj7
 
Verse:
C G Em Fmaj7
Oh my love be still, isn't it obvious the way we feel
C G Em Fmaj7
Oh my love it's hard, I know it's difficult when we're apart
 
[Refrão]
Fmaj7 G C C/B Am G
Keep warm, keep dry, Leave a light on a light on until I come by
Fmaj7 G C C/B Am G
Don't cry, keep safe, leave a light on a light on keep your heart awake
Fmaj7 G
For me
C G C C
cause our love don't sleep
 
Verse:
C G Em Fmaj7
When there's all this space, we get a little lost without embrace
C G Em Fmaj7
but you are worth the time, you know if I could I'd cut that waiting line(?)
 
[Refrão]
Fmaj7 G C C/B Am G
Keep warm, keep dry, Leave a light on a light on until I come by
Fmaj7 G C C/B Am G
Don't cry, keep safe, leave a light on a light on keep your heart awake
Fmaj7 G
For me
Am Em
Cause our love don't sleep
 
Bridge:
Fmaj7 C G
All we need is a little bit of faith that this wait will never take you
Am F
away from me
G C G
I wake up in the middle of the night, I know you still got that light
Am Am
Shining bright for me
 
[Refrão]
Fmaj7 G C C/B Am G
Keep warm, keep dry, Leave a light on a light on until I come by
 
Fmaj7 G C C/B Am G
Keep warm, keep dry, Leave a light on a light on until I come by
Fmaj7 G C C/B Am G
Don't cry, keep safe, leave a light on a light on keep your heart awake
Fmaj7 G
For me
F G C C/B Am
Cause our love don't sleeeeeeeeeeeeep
F G C C/B Fmaj7
Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep

How to play Lanterns

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 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.

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