Light On My Life
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Intro Dm7 Bbm7 A7
Dm7 Bbm7
You turned the light on my life
Eb7(4/9) Dm7 Bbm7 A7
You brought the sun with your smile
Dm7 Bbm7
You chased away all the clouds
Eb7(4/9) Dm7 Bbm7 A7(13-)
And I could see for a while
Gm7 C7(4/9)
And although I never thought it could be
F7M B7(9+)
Such a funny thing has happened to me
Bb7M A7(13-)
'Cause your love has lifted me
Dm7 D7(9-)
Right off the ground
Gm7 C7(4/9)
And I thought it couldn't happen again
F B7(9+)
So I closed my eyes and counted to ten
Bb7M A7 Dm7
When I opened them your love was all around
( Bbm7 Cm7 C#m7 )
Dm7 Bbm7
At night you walk through my dreams
Eb7(4/9) Dm7 Bbm7 A7
You're always there in my mind
Dm7 Bbm7
And if I tried all my life
Eb7(4/9) Dm7 Bbm7 A7(13-)
No love like this would I find
Gm7 C7(4/9)
And although I never thought it could be
F7M B7(9+)
Such a funny thing has happened to me
Bb7M A7(13-)
'Cause your love has lifted me
Dm7 D7(9-)
Right off the ground
Gm7 C7(4/9)
And I thought it couldn't happen again
F7M B7(9+)
So I closed my eyes and counted to ten
Bb7M A7 Dm7
When I opened them your love was all around
Final Bbm7 Cm7 C#m7
How to play Light On My Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm7. 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.