Light a Candle
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A D A D
A D A D
It?s here again, it?s that time of year
A D
We?re so far apart that it?s breaking my heart
A D
Just to know you won?t be here
E F#m D
But I won?t cry, I didn?t ask why
A E D E
So just light a candle for me on New Years eve
A D A D
All on my own and so far away
A D
A year further on and the feelings still strong
A D
How I wished that you wanted to stay
E F#m D
But I?ll be strong cos it wont be long
A E D E
So just light a candle for me on Christmas eve
D A
And when the bells are ringing and Christmas is bringing
E A
The magic that fills the air
D A
You?ll be a wonderful sight on a cold Christmas night
E
And I know
D F#m Bm
I?ll be there with you, with you
A D E A
Christmas with you
A D A D
Thinking of you as I walk through the snow
A D
I remember your kiss and just how much I miss
A D
Your smile, I won?t let go
E F#m D
But I?ll be strong, no it won?t be long
A E D E
So just light a candle for me on New Years eve
D A
And when the bells are ringing and Christmas is bringing
E A
The magic that fills the air
D A
You?ll be a wonderful sight on a cold Christmas night
E
And I know
D F#m Bm
I?ll be there with you, with you
A D E A
Christmas with you
E F#m D
But I?ll be strong, it wont be long
A E D E
So just light a candle for me on Christmas eve
D A
And when the bells are ringing and Christmas is bringing
E A
The magic that fills the air
D A
You?ll be a wonderful sight on a cold Christmas night
E
And I know
D F#m Bm
I?ll be there with you, with you
A D F#m Bm
Christmas with you
A
With you
How to play Light a Candle
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.