Lights
View chords used in this chart
Intro: D - Bm - D - A - Bm - C - D
D Bm C
When the lights go down in the City
D Bm C
And the sun shines on the bay
D Bm C
I want to be there in my City
Bm C D
Ooh, ooh, ooh-o-o
D Bm C
So you think you're lonely
D Bm C
Well my friend I'm lonely too
D Bm C
I want to get back to my City by the bay
Bm C D
Ooh, ooh, ooh-o-o
Bm G D Bm G
It's sad, oh there's been mornings out on the road without you,
D A
Without your charms,
Bm G D
O-o-ooh, my, my, my
Bm C D
Ooh, ooh, ooh-o-o
D Bm C
When the lights go down in the City
D Bm C
And the sun shines on the bay
D Bm C
I want to be there in my City
Bm C D
Ooh, ooh, ooh-o-o
Solo:
Bm - G - D
Bm - G - D - A
Bm - G - D
Bm - C - D
D Bm C
When the lights go down in the City
D Bm C
And the sun shines on the bay
D Bm C
I want to be there in my City
Bm C D
Ooh, ooh, ooh-o-o
Bm C D
Ooh, ooh, ooh-o-o
How to play Lights
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.