Light The Beacon
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
recording is a quarter-step sharp from standard, so playing along in A=440Hz might not
sound quite right
chords
C x32010
Em 022000
G 32003x
Fmaj7 133210
F#7 244320
C* x35553
C6 x35555
(can play C* and C6 as x32013 and x32015 if that's easier)
[Intro]
C Em G Fmaj7
[Verse 1]
C Em
Sailing ships in the night
G
Light has a shine bright
Fmaj7
They called on the light
C
To guide them through the storm
Fmaj7 C
To take light into the door
[Verse 2]
C Em
We waited by the shore
G
To see them all
Fmaj7
The waves were at our feet
C
We looked out to the sea
Fmaj7
An empty skylight
C
And the beacon (there?)
[Chorus]
F#7 Fmaj7 C* C6 C*
And all the gulls flew away
F#7 Fmaj7 C
The beacon burned today
[Bridge]
C Em G Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C
[Chorus]
F#7 Fmaj7 C* C6 C*
And all the gulls flew away
F#7 Fmaj7 C
The beacon burned today
How to play Light The Beacon
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 E. 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.