With The Lights Out
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[Intro ]
Em D/F# G C
[Verso 1]
Em D/F#
I don't want to hurt you
G
I just want to hold you
C
But I know I don't deserve you
Em
It's something that I can't do
D/F#
I know you and you know me
G
Oh I can't seem to let you be
C
I can't hold this down, I can't hold this down
[Refrão]
Em
So love me with the lights out
D/F#
All we have is right now
G C
Baby hold me close and don't let go, 'Cause this is bound to end
Em
Maybe we can make believe
D/F#
Tell ourselves we don't see
G C
What this is and what it's not, Help me to forget
Em D/F#
Just love me with the lights out
G C
Love me with the lights out
[Verso 2]
Em D/F#
You're the one who called me
G
Late last night and told me
C
That you think you deserve me
Em
That I'm something you need
D/F#
But we both know the truth
G
No I'm not the one for you
C
I can't hold this down, I can't hold this down
[Refrão]
Em
So love me with the lights out
D/F#
All we have is right now
G C
Baby hold me close and don't let go, 'Cause this is bound to end
Em
Maybe we can make believe
D/F#
Tell ourselves we don't see
G C
What this is and what it's not, Help me to forget
Em D/F#
Just love me with the lights out
G C
Love me with the lights out
Outro
Em D/F#
Just love me with the lights out
G C
Love me with the lights out
Em D/F#
I don't want to hurt you
G
I just want to hold you
C
I just want to hold you
How to play With The Lights Out
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.