Northern Light
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Intro:
Am
When I'm gone
F#m
Like the northern light
C G
I'll shine down on you
Am F#m
I will keep my magic sparkle
C
Brighter and higher
G
For you
Am F#m C
I can see sadness in your eyes
G Am
Remember our love will never die
F#m C
To watch your future from afar
G Am
Will surely leave me scarred
F#m
But I have to face my demons
C
I have to realize
G
That I cannot be with you anymore
Am
But it's alright
F#m
Yeah it's alright
C
Yeah it's alright
G
You just gotta be strong
Am
'Cause when I'm gone
F#m
Like the northern light
C G
I'll shine down on you
Am F#m
I will keep my magic sparkle
C
Brighter and higher
G
For you
Am
When I'm gone
F#m
Like the northern light
C G
I'll shine down on you
Am F#m
I will keep my magic sparkle
C
Brighter and higher
G
For you
Instrumental: Am F#m C G
Am F#m C
I know it might seem unfair
G Am
But tomorrow's not ours to share
F#m C
But let me guide you when you're lost
G Am
I'm so much more than shadow than dust
F#m
But I have to face my demons
C
I have to realize
G
That I cannot be with you anymore
Am
But it's alright
F#m
Yeah it's alright
C
Yeah it's alright
G
You just gotta be strong
Am F#m C G
Whoah ohh ohh ohhhh (when I'm gone)
Am F#m C G
Whoah ohh ohh ohhhh
Am
When I'm gone
F#m
Like the northern light
C G
I'll shine down on you
Am F#m
I will keep my magic sparkle
C
Brighter and higher
G Am
For you
How to play Northern Light
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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.