The Light In Me
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C Am F C
Am
My life before You
F
I was a flame burning down
C
I was burning out
Am
But You knew me better
F
For You there was never a doubt
G
Not since You gave me life
Am
Something was different
F
I knew it the instant
C
You put the light in me
The spark
The shot to the heart
Am
You are the hope that leads me
Out of the dark
F
You let Your love shine down
G
So that the world can see
F
You put the light in me
Am C
The light, You put the light in me
G F
The light, You put the light in me
Am C
The light, You put the light in me
G C
The light, You put the light in me
Am
You are the Maker
F
You tell the sun when to rise
C
I'm just a house on a hill
Am
But You make me brighter
F
Than all the stars in the sky
G
Keep me from growing dim
Am
‘Cause in Your perfection
F
I'm just a reflection
C G
So pull me closer to You
Am
I'll catch like a fire
F
And I'll hold You higher
C
‘Cause You put the light in me
F Am C
I'll raise it high, I'll let it show
G
From the roof tops down to the
F
streets below
Am C
In day and night, You will be known
G
And all will see
C
You put the light in me
Am F
C
Cause you put the light in me
How to play The Light In Me
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 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.