Lighthouse
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[Intro ]
C G C G
verse 1
C G C G
Moonshine on the side of a shot glass
C G C G
You said you wanted this feeling, but that didn't last
C G C G
When you move like water through my veins
C G C G
Light up the rocky land’s end
Chorus
C D C D
Lighthouse eye
F# D F# D
Seek me out
C
Hold me in your arms of light
C G C G
Blanket me keep out the night
verse 2
C G C G
Liquor in my guts doesn’t press
C G C G
The sound into silence of your breath
C G C G
Your voice is the sail of my vessel
C G C G
Your hands where I rest in the still blue gulf of you
Chorus
C D C D
Lighthouse I
F# D F# D
Am lost tonight
C D C D
Lighthouse I
F# D F# D
Can’t see your light
C
Turn my way lead me back to shore
C C G
Please baby don’t leave I can’t see the dawn
Outro
C G
C G C G
C G C G
How to play Lighthouse
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.