The Lights Are On
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This song is by the Bottle Rockets.
It is on 24 hours a day.
my name is Steve Brownell and I had help from my friend Joe Pratt.
You have to capo the second fret, and there is a lot of walking!
Em Am G
Honey hold me up, take my hand.
Em Am D
If I fall down, dust me off again.
Em Am G
Think I forgot who I am.
Em Am D
So here's my keys to the van.
Chorus
C
Allthough I'm seein' two
G
I'm countin' on,
D C Em
I'm countin' on one of you
Honey hold me tight, I'll smell your hair
tell me that you will allways be there.
Tell me once, tell me again.
I need time, for that one to sink in.
Chorus
The lights are on, their headed for the door,
They'll kick us out, just like before.
Chorus
How to play The Lights Are On
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 Em. 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.