Light Stars Burning
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C Em D Am
Don’t rely on things you read on highway signs or magazines
G Em Bm-D
C Em
Mine’s the only word you need
D Am
To understand what love can mean
G Em Bm
C
After all these years you are leaving here
G C
Despite what should be otherwise
C
In our future dear, so long as you’re near
G Em C
I’ll follow ’til the sun won’t rise
G C
I’ll follow ’til the sun won’t rise
C Em
Summer skies don’t shine the same
D Am
Winter cold won’t numb the pain
(G) Em Bm D
C Em
But autumn air has filled my lungs
D Am
enough to follow you for months
G Em Bm
C
After all these years you are leaving here
G C
Des?ite what should be otherwise
In our future dear, so long as you’re near
G C
I’ll follow ’til the sun won’t rise
C
When I go so far, you leave me in the dark
G C
I just want to be your light
C
If you never meant to make it from the start,
G C
Why’d we ever mean to try?
G Em
Why’d we ever mean to try?
(listen the song for this part)
Em G Bm Em Em/F#
Em G Bm D
Em G Bm D
Bm
You can go back home
But I’ll never let go
You can just walk away
I won’t leave you alone
(and then some noise)
Em G Bm
Under bright stars burning
D
We will make our own ending
Em G Bm
Under bright stars burning
D
We will make our own ending
How to play Light Stars Burning
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 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.