Waking Light
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Capo 3
C
C Em
Waking light
Bb F
A profiling shadow
C Em
Waste yourself
Bb F
To the morning low
Am D
Night is gone
F C
Long way turning
Bb F Am
You've waited long enough to know
Asus2 C
When the memory leaves you
Asus2 C
Somewhere you can make it home
D C
When the morning comes to meet you
(C) Bb F
Lay me down in waking light
Asus2
C Em Bb
No one sees you here
F C
Words are all covered
Em Bb
Such a life to go
F Am
How much can you show
D
Day is gone
F C
On a landslide of rhythm
Bb F Am
I've seen your lamp light burning low
Asus2 C
When the memory leaves you
Asus2 C
Somewhere you can make it home
D C
When the morning comes to meet you
(C) Bb Am
Rest your eyes in waking light
Asus2
Instrumental: C Bb F (2x)
Am D F C
Bb F Am
Asus2 C
When the memory leaves you
Asus2 C
Somewhere you can make it home
D C
When the morning comes to meet you
(C) Bb Am
Fill your eyes with waking light
Asus2
Instrumental: C Bb F G A
Repeat the above chords until song ends.
How to play Waking 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 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.