There Will Be a Light - Ben Harper

There Will Be a Light

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Intro: A C#m F#m E D A E
 
A C#m F#m
I wish we could live forever
E D
Then melt into the sun
A E
Melt into the sun
 
A C#m F#m
Time is gonna change you
E D
Once it gets you on the run
A E
Gets you on the run
 
A
There will be
C#m
There will be
D A
There will be a light
F#m E D A
There will be a light
 
A
There will be
C#m
There will be
D A
There will be a light
F#m E D A
There will be a light
 
A C#m F#m
I've been running
E
Ever since
D A E
Ever since I was a child
A C#m F#m
Some call it free
E D A E
And some call it wild
 
There will be?
 
Cm F#m
Let the warmth of my love
D A
Dry away all your tears
Cm F#m
Fear not for I am with you
D E
I will fear not - fear not - with you here
 
There will be...

How to play There Will Be a Light

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is A. 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.

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