We All Need Some Light
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Intro: D#m
Bass Solo: D#m C# B
C# B
Some people think
F#
Think they have none
D#m
They might as well stay down
C# B
Running in circles
F#
Like bulls in a ring
D#m C#
'Til the sword finds its way down
G#m D#m
While the creep beats the rap on appeal
G#m
And the cop who can't stop
B C#
Shows the kids how to steal
Chorus
D#m F# C# B
And we all need some light now
F# C#
We all need some light now
D#m F# C# B
Yes, we all need some light now
F#
Turn on your light
C# D#m
And wash the darkness away
( D#m F# C# B F# C# )
( C# B F# D#m )
Hey you on the brink
Waiting to fall
To become human surplus
( C# B F# D#m )
The movie's still shooting
You might still get the roll
And man it's all just a circus
( G#m D#m G#m B C# )
But the clown left town long ago
Maybe he'll come back and give us a show
Chorus
D#m F# C# B
And we all need some light now
F# C#
We all need some light now
D#m F# C# B
Yes, we all need some light now
F#
Turn on your light
C# B
And wash the darkness away
Solo: 4x( D#m C# B ) F#
D#m F# C# B
We all need some light now
F# C#
We all need some light now
D#m F# C# B
Yes, we all need some light now
F# C#
We all need some light right now
( D#m F# C# B F# C# )
(Are you waiting for the sword to find its way down?)
Now…
(And remember when the sun was in your eyes?)
D#m F# C# B
Yes, we all need some light now
F#
Turn on your light
C# D#m
And wash the darkness away
Coda: D#m
C#
How to play We All Need Some Light
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D#m. 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.