Lighthouse
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[Intro ]
C Em F
C Em F
C Em F
C Em F
[Verso 1]
C Em F C Em F
Warning signs have led us straight overboard
C Em F C Em F
And any sense of innocence that I had has sunk through the floor
C Em F C Em F
Talking light to save the time, the air we consume is getting thin
C Em F C Em F
Ocean wide, terrified, the lighthouse brings us to the end
Am C F
And Iiiiiiii can't wear this coffee off
Am C F F
Iiiii've been struggling
Instrumental
An Em C Em C
[Refrão]
C G Am
Shed a weight to follow you home
C G F
I'm good on my feet, but I can't see the coast
C C C C G Am
If shame worked, then maybe we'd float
C G F
Between the water and me, the only sedative I know
C C C C G Am Am Am Am C C G F F F
Is this lighthouse
F C Em F
Is this lighthouse
[Verso 2]
C Em F C Em F
Time well spent, we barely pick up the phone
C Em F C Em F
Young, bride, twenty-five then someday it's sixty alone
C Em F C Em F
Broken wings, amphetamines, the things you'd delete if you could
C Em F C Em F
Tongue-tied, baggy-eyed, I've probably drank more than I should
Am C F
And Iiiiiiii can't wear this coffee off
Am C F F F F
Iiiii've been struggling some
Instrumental
Am Am Em Em C C Am G C C C
[Refrão]
C G Am
Shed a weight to follow you home
C G F
I'm good on my feet, but I can't see the coast
C C C C G Am
If shame worked, then maybe we'd float
C G F
Between the water and me, the only sedative I know
Outro
C C C C G Am Am Am Am C C C F F F
Is this lighthouse
F C C G Am Am Am Am C C G F F F F
Is this lighthouse
C Em F G
C Em F C
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.