When The Lights Come On
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Verse
Dm
There's a world past the curtains of eager excitement
Bb Gm
A sea of impatience, awaiting incitement
Dm
It's all so enticing, it's so mesmerizing
Bb Gm
It's so hypnotizing, the rhythmic beguiling
Pre Chorus
Dm Bb
Gm Am
Bring the house down
Dm Bb
Gm C Gm Dm
Breathe in, out
[Refrão] Dm Gm
When the lights come out, when the crowd goes wild
Dm Gm
Rip the roof up off of here, take it to the stratosphere, to the stratosphere
Dm Bb Gm Dm Gm
Stand up and scream it loud when the fire flies
Dm Bb Gm Dm Gm Dm
Rip the roof up off of here, take it to the stratosphere
Verse
Dm
After sitting and waiting and anticipating
Bb Gm
The energy through the walls reverberating
Dm
It's so captivating, the buzz generated
Bb Gm
It's invigorating, I feel elevated
Pre Chorus
Dm Bb
Gm Am
Bring the house down
Dm Bb
Gm C Gm Dm
Breathe in, out
[Refrão] Dm Gm
When the lights come out, when the crowd goes wild
Dm Gm
Rip the roof up off of here, take it to the stratosphere, to the stratosphere
Dm Bb Gm Dm Gm
Stand up and scream it loud when the fire flies
Dm Bb Gm Dm Gm Dm
Rip the roof up off of here, take it to the stratosphere
Bridge
Dm Dm
Oooh Oooh
[Refrão] Dm Gm
When the lights come out, when the crowd goes wild
Dm Gm
Rip the roof up off of here, take it to the stratosphere, to the stratosphere
Dm Bb Gm Dm Gm
Stand up and scream it loud when the fire flies
Dm Bb Gm Dm Gm Dm
Rip the roof up off of here, take it to the stratosphere
Outro
Dm
Dm Gm
How to play When The Lights Come On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.