The Light
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Intro
E B C#m A B x2
[Verso 1]
E B G#m
All people sitting in the darkness
A B
(Shine the light)
E B G#m
Stand up and share a little brightness
A B
(Shine the light)
F#m E B A
In a world that grows so faint and dim
F#m E B A
I believe His light will enter in.
[Refrão]
Everybody
A E/Ab B C#m
Shine the light, don't hide the light! If they find the light
(Then the world will change.)
A E/Ab B C#m
All the people gotta see the light, so be the light
(For the world we pray)
A B A
That in our eyes they'll see the light.
Interlude
E B C#m A B x2
[Verso 2]
E B G#m
All people sitting by the lampstand
A B
(Shine the light)
E B G#m
Let it shine from the valley to the highlands
A B
(Shine the light)
F#m E B A
Every boy and girl, every woman and man,
F#m E B A
Share the love received from the Maker's hand.
[Refrão]
Everybody
A E/Ab B C#m
Shine the light, don't hide the light! If they find the light
(Then the world will change.)
A E/Ab B C#m
All the people gotta see the light, so be the light
(For the world we pray)
A B A
That in our eyes they'll see the light.
Instrumental
C#m A B C#m A
[Refrão]
(Change Key to F)
Bb F/A C Dm
Shine the light, don't hide the light! If they find the light
(Then the world will change.)
Bb F/A C Dm
All the people gotta see the light, so be the light
(For the world we pray)
Bb C C Dm
That in our eyes they'll see the light.
[Refrão] (Acapella With Choir - Clap)
Bb F/A C Dm
Shine the light, don't hide the light! If they find the light
(Then the world will change.)
Bb F/A C Dm
All the people gotta see the light, so be the light
(For the world we pray)
Bb C F
That in our eyes they'll see the light.
Outro
F C Dm Bb C x4
How to play The Light
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 E. 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.