When The Lights Go Down
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Intro
A D F#m E A D F#m E
A D F#m E D
[Verso 1]
A D F#m E
We look around in this place we live
A D F#m E
We both know we've got no way out
A D F#m E D
Every time I see your face I know I've let you down
A D F#m E
I used to work every hour God sends
A D F#m E
Ah, baby, those were the days to remember
A D F#m E D
Now I just sit with the TV blasting our glory songs
A E D E
I tried so hard to make you happy
A E D E
But it all just seemed to fade away
A E D E D
I got nothing left to give you anymore
[Refrão]
A D F#m E
And when the lights go down
A D F#m E
We'll take the radio out on the back porch
A D F#m E D
We'll dance real slow til all this world just disappears
[Verso 2]
A D F#m E
Remember back when we were young and free
A D F#m E
Back when we cradled our hopes and our dreams
A D F#m E D
Every day we lived was for each other babe
A D F#m E
I see your face in the morning sun now
A D F#m E
And wonder what this day will bring
A D F#m E D
One day I'll make it all just like it used to be
A E D E
Because I still believe we can make it somehow
A E D E
I still believe in the love we have
A E D E D
We're gonna have it all just like it used to be
[Refrão]
A D F#m E
And when the lights go down
A D F#m E
We'll take the radio out on the back porch
A D F#m E D
We'll dance real slow til all this world just disappears
{Solo}
A D F#m E A D F#m E
A D F#m E D
[Refrão]
A D F#m E
And when the lights go down
A D F#m E
We'll take the radio out on the back porch
A D F#m E D
We'll dance real slow til all this world just disappears
A D F#m E
And when the lights go down
A D F#m E
We'll take the radio out on the back porch
A D F#m E D
We'll dance real slow til all this world just disappears
How to play When The Lights Go Down
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 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.