One More Light
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Intro: Em7 C9 G (G/F#)
Em7 C9 G (G/F#)
Should I've stayed, where the signs I ignored?
Em7 C9 G (G/F#)
Can I help you, not to hurt, anymore?
Em7 C9 G (G/F#)
We saw brilliance when the world was asleep
Em7 C9 D
There are things that we can have, but can't keep
D4
If they say
D Em7
Who cares if one more light goes out?
C9 G
In a sky of a million stars
It flickers, flickers
(G/F#) Em7
Who cares when someone's time runs out?
C9 G
If a moment is all we are
We're quicker, quicker
(G/F#) Em7
Who cares if one more light goes out?
Am G (G/F#)
Well I do
Em7 C9 G (G/F#)
The reminders pull the floor from your feet
Em7 C9 G (G/F#)
In the kitchen, one more chair than you need oh
Em7 C9 G
And you're angry, and you should be, it's not fair
(G/F#) Em7 G D
Just cause you can't see it doesn't mean it isn't there
If they say
D Em7
Who cares if one more light goes out?
C9 G
In a sky of a million stars
It flickers, flickers
(G/F#) Em7
Who cares when someone's time runs out?
C9 G
If a moment is all we are
We're quicker, quicker
(G/F#) Em7
Who cares if one more light goes out?
Am G (G/F#)
Well I do
( Em7 C9 G (G/F#) )
( Em7 C9 G (G/F#) )
D Em7
Who cares if one more light goes out?
C9 G
In a sky of a million stars
It flickers, flickers
(G/F#) Em7
Who cares when someone's time runs out?
C9 G
If a moment is all we are
We're quicker, quicker
(G/F#) Em7
Who cares if one more light goes out?
Am G
Well I do
I do
How to play One More Light
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.