Lights
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[Verso 1]
A Dsus2
I know it's getting dark outside
A
The stars are gone tonight
Dsus2
And with them all my pride
A Dsus2
I see your shadows on the wall
A
But lover's voice still calls
Dsus2
And echoes through the halls
Dsus2
But you're not here
[Refrão]
A
I keep leaving the lights on for you
A
Every night since you've been gone
Dsus2
I keep leaving the lights on
Dsus2
'Cause I know you're coming home
A
I've been keeping this fire going
A
Every night since you've been gone
Dsus2
Feel it burn but I've never been colder
A
When are you coming home
[Verso 2]
A Dsus2
I tried, I tried to fall asleep
A
The phone right next to me
Dsus2
You called me in my dreams
F#m A Bm
Your voice was sweet
Dsus2
But still too real for me
[Refrão]
A
I keep leaving the lights on for you
A
Every night since you've been gone
Dsus2
I keep leaving the lights on
Dsus2
'Cause I know you're coming home
A
I've been keeping this fire going
A
Every night since you've been gone
Dsus2
Feel it burn but I've never been colder
A Dsus2
When are you coming home
E F#m
When are you coming home
[Ponte]
A Bm Dsus2
I stumble through the dark alone
Dsus2
Without you
F#m A Bm Dsus2
I hear your voice but it's too real
[Refrão]
A
I keep leaving the lights on for you
A
Every night since you've been gone
Dsus2
I keep leaving the lights on
Dsus2
'Cause I know you're coming home
A
I've been keeping this fire going
A
Every night since you've been gone
Dsus2
Feel it burn but I've never been colder
A Dsus2
When are you coming home
A Dsus2
When are you coming home
A
When are you coming home
How to play Lights
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.