Lead Kindly Light
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G D7 G
Lead, kindly Light,
I was not ever
So long thy pow'r
Am11 G Cadd9 C/E C D D7
amid th'encircling gloom;
thus, nor pray'd that thou
hath blest me, sure it still
G/B D7 G Am11 D7/A
Lead thou me on!
Shouldst lead me on.
Will lead me on
D7 Am7 D7 G
The night is dark,
I loved to choose
O'er moor and fen,
Am11 G Cadd9 C/E C G
and I am far from home;
and see my path but now,
o'er crag and torrent, till
G/D D D7 G
Lead thou me on!
Lead thou me on!
The night is gone.
D A7/E D A A7
Keep thou my feet;
I loved the garish
And with the morn
D D/A A7 D11 D Gadd9/D D7
I do not ask to see
day, and, spite of fears,
those angel faces smile,
G Am G/B C
The distant scene-
Pride ruled my will.
Which I have loved,
D7 G/D D7 D7 G
one step enough for me.
Remember not past years.
long since, and lost a while.
How to play Lead Kindly Light
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.