Leave The Light On
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Intro: Em D G C Em D C
verse 1
G C
This is the worst way to say I'm sorry
Em D C
The best way to say I'm not
G C Em C D
It's hard to relate when every word you say can't trace back to what you thought
Pre-Chorus
C G
Every day you can flip away the memories
Em D
Did you think that the pain would wash away?
C G D
Either way you keep changing up the story the memories never stay
[Refrão]
Em D G C
You say that you're happy when I'm gone
Em D C
But I know that I'm the light that you left on
Bridge
Em D G C Em D C
verse 2
G C
This is the best way to say I'm trying
Em D C
The worst way to say you're not
G C
Every mistake, every word I say
Em C D
Gets thrown, left without a thought
Pre-Chorus
C G
Every day you can try to say what's best for me
Em D
Did you think you could stay another day?
C G
Either way you keep changing up your story
D
But know this time you'll never stay
[Refrão]
Em D G C
You say that you're happy when I'm gone
Em D C
But I know that I'm the light that you left on
Em D G C
You say that you're happy when I'm gone
Em D C
But I know that I'm the light that you left on
Instrumental
G C Em G C D
Bridge
Em D
All alone in a crowded room
G C
I don't need this, you don't need this
Em D
Is there something I've yet to prove?
G C
I don't need this, I don't need you
Em D
All alone in a crowded room
G C
I don't need this, you don't need this
Em D
Is there something I've yet to prove?
G C
I don't need this, I don't need you
Outro
(((lines below are sang at the same time, spacing is where each word lines up)))
Em D G C
All alone in a crowded room I don't need this, you don't need this
(You say that you're happy when I'm gone)
Em D G C
Is there something left to prove? I don't need this, I don't need you
(But I know that I'm the light that you left on)
Em D G C
All alone in a crowded room I don't need this, you don't need this
(You say that you're happy when I'm gone)
Em D C
I don't need this, I don't need you
(But I know that I'm the light that you left on)
How to play Leave The Light On
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 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.