When The Lights Die
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Bm
If you go now
Please leave the light on
G D A
Just say goodbye now and leave
Bm
With you gone now
You've turned the right to wrong
G D A
It's getting hard to breathe now
G
It goes on and on
But not in my head
[Refrão]D
This time
A
When the lights die
G Bm
And there's nothing left to say
G A Bm
That's when you'll need me
Verso 2:
If I break down
And you see me 1stchords fading out
I know enough now to make it right
If I don't stop
I just keep on waiting up
Well I know enough to make it right
G Bm
It goes on and on
G
But not in my head
[Refrão]D
This time
A
When the lights die
G Bm
And there's nothing left to say
G A
That's when you'll need me
D
This time
A
When the lights die
G Bm
And there's no one else to blame
G A
That's when you'll need me
E
And now
F#m
With the lights turned down
E
And your eyes half open
D G
I know you don't see me
E
When I'm standing out
F#m
If you just turn around
E
And keep your eyes wide open
G A Bm
I know you might feel me here
D
I know you don't see me
A
You don't feel me
G D
But keep your eyes wide open
G A
Your eyes wide open
How to play When The Lights Die
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 Bm. 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.