Streetlights On
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Abm Eb E
All the remains of tonight’s events will scatter into the streetlights and pass the time
B F# Eb
waiting for the sun to rise and take them away.
Abm Eb E B
And with the elegance that you possess you challenge my confidence
F# Eb Abm
and I can’t bare to move in for the kiss.
Eb E B F# Eb Abm
Our dilated eyes make it clear to me the dark can be a lonely thing.
Abm Eb E B F# Eb
Thank god for a star infested sky to light.
E B
But I’ve got one thing left.
Abm F#
I’ve just got one thing left.
E B Abm F# E Eb Abm
Before you turn and bid goodnight, all I wanted was to tell you everything.
Abm
And here we are back at the start.
Eb E
Just a step from your porch but not quite out of the yard.
B F# Eb Abm
You’re playing a little trick called hard to get and I’ve got to admit
Eb
that I kind of like it.
E B F# Eb
Yeah, I am game for the chase.
E B
But I’ve got one thing left.
Abm F#
I’ve just got one thing left.
E B Abm F# E Eb Abm
Before you turn and bid goodnight, all I wanted was to tell you everything.
Abm Eb
Don’t go inside! Stay please.
Abm Eb
Don’t go inside.
E B
One thing left
Abm F#
I’ve just got one thing left.
E B Abm F# E Eb Abm
Before you turn and bid goodnight, all I wanted was to tell you everything.
Eb , Abm , Eb , Abm
How to play Streetlights On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Abm. 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.