Light Up The World
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G D
When I was younger, yesterday
Am C
Things were simple, things were safe
Em C
I never dreamed that I could see a better life for you and me
Am C
Everyone told me to stay
G D
I held my breath, I made the leap
Am C
Opened a door I'd never seen
Em
I took a chance, I made it through
C
Now everything is coming true
Am C
And this is what it's like to be
G
Out of my shell
D Am
Just like a pearl Luminous, rare
C
Light up the world
G
Right in the swell
D
Still the same girl
Am C
Making things better, better, better
G
Light up the world
G D
Changing colors, making waves
Am C
Something new in every day
Em
Wide awake, I live the dream
C
Beneath the stars, under the sea
Am C
And now the current carries me
G
Out of my shell
D Am
Just like a pearl Luminous, rare
C
Light up the world
G
Right in the swell
D
Still the same girl
Am C
Making things better, better, better
Em
Light up the world
C
You know make it your own
Come home
Em
Light up the world
D C
Into the glow
G
When I was younger, yesterday
G
Out of my shell (out of my shell)
D
Just like a pearl (just like a pearl)
Am
Luminous, rare (luminous, rare)
C
Light up the world (light up the world)
G
Right in the swell (right in the swell)
D
Still the same girl (still the same girl)
Am C
Making things better, better, better
G
Light up the world
How to play Light Up The World
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 G. 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.