Leave A Light
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Intro
D G A D G A D Em A Em A D
verse 1
D G A
Leave a light on in your lonely window
Em A
And the heartfelt welcome in your eye
D G A
From far away on the deep, black ocean
Em A D
You're the one I'll come back to find
verse 2
D G A
So say goodbye to the long cold winter
Em A
And farewell to all we've left behind
D G A
From far away on the deep, black ocean
Em A D
You're the one I'll come back to find
verse 3
D G A
So sing the song that your mother taught you
Em A
Of the gypsy heart that never rests
D G A
And wait a while for the arms that once held you
Em A D
And pull them close into your breast
verse 4
D G A
So say goodbye to the long cold winter
Em A
And farewell to all we've left behind
D G A
And leave a light on and come out of the shadows
Em A D
You're the one I'll come back to find
Outro
Em A D
You're the one I'll come back to find
How to play Leave A Light
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 D. 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.