Northern Lights
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verse 1
G A
If you say it is, then I guess it is
G A
What you say it is, but I don't feel anything
G A
'Cause your pendulum is in swing again
G A
Yeah, your pendulum hasn't swung back in
D A
Pre-Chorus
G A
It's a champagne year full of sober months
G A
Through my maudlin days, through my dry moments
Chorus
D
I saw the northern, northern lights
Gm
Convinced it was the end of times
Am
I saw the northern, northern lights
D
Bridge
G
Gotta get young fast
A
Gotta get young quick
G
Gotta make this last
A
If it makes me sick
Chorus
D
I saw the northern, northern lights
Gm
Convinced it was the end of times
Am
I saw the northern, northern lights
Fm C#m
Convinced it was the end of times
Instrumental
D
Outro
D G
I saw the northern, northern lights
D G
I saw the northern, northern lights
D G
I saw the northern, northern lights
D G
I saw the northern, northern lights
How to play Northern 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 G. 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.