The Lamp Is Low
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Introd.: Am7 D9(13) D7 G6 G7 Bm7 E7
Am7 D9(13) D7 G6 G7
Dream beside me in the midnight glow
Bm7 E7
The lamp is low
Am7 D9(13) D7 G6 C7
Dream and watch the shadows come and go
G6
The lamp is low
Dm7 G7sus G9
While you linger in my arms
C7M F7 A#m7 D#7
My lips will sigh "I love you so!"
D9(13) C7 Bm7 E7
Dream the sweetest dream we'll ever know
Am5-/7
Tonight the moon is high
G6 Bm7 E7
The lamp is low
Interlude: Am7 D9(13) D7 G6 G7 Bm7 E7 Am7 D9(13) D7 G6 C7 G6
Dm7 G7sus G9
While you linger in my arms
C7M F7 A#m7 D#7
My lips will sigh "I love you so!"
D9(13) C7 Bm7 E7
Dream the sweetest dream we'll ever know
Am5-/7
Tonight the moon is high
G6 Bm7 E7
The lamp is low
How to play The Lamp Is Low
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 Am7. 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.