Lights
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Intro
Am Em
F#m7(b5) B Em
[Verso 1]
Am Em
Walking through my backyard
F#m7(b5) B Em
Im afraid of every sound
[Verso 2]
Am Em
Lights off not a word
F#m7(b5) B Em
My watch says that time unwound
[Verso 3]
C6 D6(4)
Murderer, knife to my head
F#m7(b5) B Em
Cops cant come and save us now
[Refrão]
C
I could try
Em
To pretend
Am
That it won't
B
Be the end
G Dm
An itchy trigger
G Dm
It is all it takes
G Dm
For we shall burn
G B
at his stakes
N.C.
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
{Solo}
Am Em
F#m7(b5) B Em
{Spoken}
Am Em
How could you kill someone who fights alongside you
F#m7(b5) B Em
And their only wrongdoing is silently hating you.
[Verso 4]
Am Em
Lights start to fade out
F#m7(b5) B Em
Im backwards upside down right now
[Verso 5]
C6 D6(4)
Inconsolable
F#m7(b5) B Em
Tears fade as you scream and shout!
Outro
Em Dm C D Dm7
How to play Lights
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 Am. 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.