The Lord Is My Light
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[Verso 1]
G C G
The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?
D G A D
By day and by night his presence is near.
D7 G C G
He is my salvation from sorrow in sin;
D C G
this blessed assurance the Spirit doth bring.
[Refrão]
G D G
The Lord (is my light) is my light; (is my light) he is my joy (He is my joy) and my song. (And my song.)
G C D G
By day (and by night) and by night he leads he leads me along.
[Verso 2]
G C G
The Lord is my light; tho clouds may arise,
D G A D
Faith stronger than sight, looks up thru the skies
D7 G C G
Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign.
D C G
Then how can I ever in darkness remain?
[Refrão]
G D G
The Lord (is my light) is my light; (is my light) he is my joy (He is my joy) and my song. (And my song.)
G C D G
By day (and by night) and by night he leads he leads me along.
[Verso 3]
G C G
The Lord is my light; the Lord is my strength
D G A D
I know in his might I'll conquer at length
D7 G C G
My weakness in mercy he covers with pow'r
D C G
And walking by faith I am blessed every hour
[Refrão]
G D G
The Lord (is my light) is my light; (is my light) he is my joy (He is my joy) and my song. (And my song.)
G C D G
By day (and by night) and by night he leads he leads me along.
[Verso 4]
G C G
The Lord is my light; my all and in all
D G A D
There is in his sight no darkness at all
D7 G C G
He is my Redeemer, my Savior and King.
D C G
With Saints and with angels his praises I'll sing.
[Refrão]
G D G
The Lord (is my light) is my light; (is my light) he is my joy (He is my joy) and my song. (And my song.)
G C D G
By day (and by night) and by night he leads he leads me along.
How to play The Lord Is My 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 G. 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.