Lighthouse
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Intro: E
[Verso 1]
E
Bouncing like a buoy, drifting on the water
E
Singultary solitude, man begins to holler
A E
He says, "man overboard"
E
I jump ship, on the trip, it was a world wide cruise.
E
Trading riches, for some fishes. I've got nothing more to lose.
A E
I'm a man overboard
Am E N.C.
I'm a man overboard
[Refrão]
E
If it wasn't for the lighthouse, where would my life be?
E
On a ship bound for nowhere, on an unforgiving sea.
Am E
I thank God, for the light
[Verso 2]
E
Legs and arms are burning, swim against the tide.
E
Keep an eye above water, so I can see the light.
A E
I'm a man overboard.
E
I dream about the Savior, I dream about the shore.
E
I feel the sand, you take my hand, and we walk forever more.
A E
I'm a man overboard
Am E N.C.
I'm a man overboard.
[Refrão]
E
If it wasn't for the lighthouse, where would my life be?
E
On a ship bound for nowhere, on an unforgiving sea.
Am E
I thank God, for the lighthouse
Am E
I thank God, for the light
Interlude:
G E G Em (x3)
G E G N.C.
[Refrão]
E
If it wasn't for the lighthouse, where would my life be?
E
On a ship bound for nowhere, on an unforgiving sea.
Am
I thank God
E
If it wasn't for the lighthouse, where would my life be?
E
On a ship bound for nowhere, on an unforgiving sea.
Am E
I thank God, for the lighthouse
Am E N.C.
I thank God, for the light
Outro:
E
Bouncing like a buoy
E
Drifting on the water
How to play Lighthouse
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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.