Running To The Light
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[Intro ]
C F G Am C F G C
C F G Am C F G C
verse 1
C F
Running round the sacred mountain
G C
The rushing stream
Em F C
Feel the power
G Em C
In everything
C F Em
By the water, where the air is clear
F G
Surrender everything
verse 2
C F
Old hearts grow younger again
G C
They promise bring
Em F C
The greenest plants are tender
G Em C
They're full of sap in spring
C G Em
Empty the places of the mind
C Em F
Running to the light
F G C
Running to the light
Link
C F G Am / Em F G C
verse 3
C F
Those who stride too far too soon,
G C
Will not hold pace
Em C F
Only the calm
G Em C
Will win the race
C F Em
Through the forest, the sea of mountain pine
F G
Surrender everything
Vedrse 4
C F
Only those who greatness see
G C
in little things
Em F C
Worthy are the simple
G Em C
They're happy in their ways
C G Em
Self will wither out of sight
C Em F
Running to the light
F G C
Running to the light
Bridge
Am
Arise soul
F G
Soar above the singing river
Am
Go lying down
F G
Into the ground
Am F
Quickened by the stream
F G C
When all is said and done
F G
The race moves on
Instrumental
C F G Am C F G C
C F G Am C F G C
C F G Am Em F G C
Fade Out
Am Dm G
Running, running
Am Dm G
Running, running
Am Dm G
Running, running
Am Dm G
Oh running, running
How to play Running To The Light
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.