Light A Candle
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Capo 3
Verse:
C Am
Light a candle
Dm C
For the old man who sits staring
Bb
Out a frosty window pane
C Am
Light a candle
Dm C
For the woman who is lonely
Bb
And every Christmas it's the same
Dm C
For the children who need
Bb
More than presents can bring
[Refrão]D
Light a candle
Bm
Light the dark
G
Light the world
A
Light a heart or two
Bm (D)
Light a candle for me
G (D) (A) D
I'll light a candle for you
Verse:
Light a candle
For the homeless and the hungry
A little shelter from the cold
Light a candle
For the broken and forgotten
May the season warm their souls
Can we open our hearts
To shine through the dark
Chorus
Bridge:
F
And in this special time of year
C
May peace on earth surround us here
Am G
And teach us there's a better way to live
Bm Em
Oh, and with every (every) flame that burns
Bm Em
We must somehow learn
C G
That love's the greatest gift
F
That we could ever give
Chorus
How to play Light A Candle
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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.