Left At The Light
View chords used in this chart
I think this was on his first independent album that you can't buy
anymore, but you can download it at Kazaa and probably other places.
Good song, check it out.
Intro: G D Am7 C (x2)
C G
Heaven's been described as being paved with gold
C G D/F#-Em
Others say it's just a state of mind
Em C G/B-Am7
Some folks don't believe that it exists at all
Am7 Dsus D
But if you ask me where it is and what it's like....I'd say it's
Chorus:
G D Am7 C
Left at the light fourth house on the right
G D Am7 C D
There's a big oak tree with a tire swing at the gates of paradise
G D Am7 C
There's an angel living there who's the answer to my prayers
Am7 Dsus G
Heaven's right there left at the light
G D Am7-G/B-C-D
C G
Some preachers say the only way of getting there
C G D/F#-Em
Is going down the straight and narrow road
Em C G/B-Am7
But every time I take that turn I'm Heaven bound
Am7 Dsus D
And I don't even have to die to go.....I just turn
CHORUS (x2)
Am7 D G
Yeah, Heaven's right there left at the light
Outro: G D Am7 C D G
How to play Left At The 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 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.